Bmw 750il 1998
Model 750il made in 1998 by Bmw got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, tires and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning steering . The car has one 5.4, guzzler engine.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4, Guzzler | 12 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 15/20/17 | 16.1498/25.4/19.3152 | Regular | 1102 | LARGE CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10E021000 | FCP GROTON, LLC | E (Equipment) | 150 | 05/28/2010 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/27/2010 | 05/27/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Fcp groton is recalling certain steering center drag links, p/n 32 21 1 096 057, sold from december 1, 2009 through april 9, 2010 as replacement equipment for model year 1995 through 2001 bmw 740i, 740il, and 750il passenger vehicles. the shaft of the steering center tie rod may shear off. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fcp groton will notify owners and the tie rod will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2010. owners may contact fcp groton toll-free at 1-877-634-0063. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fcp groton steering center drag links bearing p/n 32 21 1 096 057 sold from december 1, 2009 through april 9, 2010 and has no relation to any original equipment installed on any vehicles manufactured by bmw.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 72 08 97 | 02/01/1998 | 600300 | Various information regarding deactivation of airbags. *yc | 05/06/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 99EA03 | 02/08/2000 | 611229 | A voluntary emission recall campaign has been initiated requiring installation of two crankcase ventilation valves on the engine of certain vehicles. *tt | 05/31/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 651998 | 02/01/1999 | 604628 | Subject pertaining to dsp amplifier switching to | 05/07/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 16 01 98 | 03/01/1998 | 600874 | Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc | 06/10/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 62 01 98 | 02/01/1998 | 600431 | Condition with brake pad warning stays illuminated after brake pad replacement. *yc | 05/14/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 34 01 98 | 02/01/1998 | 34 03 97 | 600434 | Experiencing an intermittent momentary event where the brake pedal does not immediatlely return. models built prior to 3/97 *db*yc | 05/14/1998 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 66 02 97 | 01/01/1998 | 600531 | Information and procedures on the garage door opener. *yc | 05/20/1998 | |
| 04 01 98 | 02/01/1998 | 600226 | Subject on tank ventilation leak couplers. *yc | 04/30/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 64 01 98 | 03/01/1998 | 600705 | Replacement heater cores for e38 vehicles. *yc | 06/02/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 104000 | 1 | 08/21/2001 |
| Hairline crack in fuel tank caused fuel leakage. report from repair shop that this is common defect on 1997 & 1998 bmw740 &750 series cars.*ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/10/2006 | 165000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 bmw 750il. the vehicle has michelin pilot all season tires. the contact stated that there was a low rating for the tire that came with the vehicle. bmw offered an optional tire size for a 16 inch tire and 18 inch rim. the catalog states that a vr tire did not carry a load rating. the contact stated that the tire has failed three times. bmw stated that the tire could be used; however, michelin stated that the tired recommended by bmw did not meet the load requirement. the dot number and tire size were unknown. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 165,000. | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 05/31/2010 | |||
| The driver and passenger windows, front and rear, are defective. the double panes separate, causing a white film to gradually appear and eventually take over the whole window, obstructing view. attempts to resolve directly with bmw were futile due to warranty expiration. however, a new window was installed due to breakage during the last winter storm, and already it is showing signs of the same problem. the incident date here refers only to the newest window which was just installed. it is not certain when the other windows began evidencing the same problem but it is obvious that the problem just gets worse over time. at the time of this writing i do not know the manufacturer of the glass but i am working on finding out so i have just picked a random name so that i can submit the complaint. | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 01/07/2007 | 4 | ||
| The safety glass on the side windows were delaminated making it hard to see out. bmw won't replace, but recognized it as a defect.*ak | |||
| 08/11/2006 | 0 | 4 | |
| The security windows have started to delaminate and have cracked the drivers window. all four door windows have this problem. it looks like a bad tint job. vision is compromised to a certain extent. *jb | |||