Bmw 750ila 1989

Model 750ila made in 1989 by Bmw got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .

Model 1989

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
98V178000BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEfrom 01/01/1987 to 11/30/1994V (Vehicle)34000003/31/1999MFRBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE08/04/199808/14/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. a malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. if the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
Consequence SummaryIf a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
NotesOwner notification began march 31, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
07/13/200384000101/02/1998
 On july 13th 2003, my 1989 750 il with only 84000 miles suddenly caught on f i r e while driving on the highway. the fire was in the passenger compartment near the gear box and dash board area. my wife pulled over immediately and was helped by other motorist and the springer, nm fire dept at mile marker 411 on i25. i contacted bmw on 7/17 have not heard from them yet. bmw dealers checked engine diagnostics 2 mons ago and brake system 3 weeks ago charging 155 + 75 for checking systems. no defects found per dealer records ! please call me what i need to do to get attention from dealer and to avoid future burn victims piyush patel 505-445-2791 i will tow the totalled bmw to my house and store it for further investigation please help .......................*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
07/13/200384000101/02/1998
 On july 13th 2003, my 1989 750 il with only 84000 miles suddenly caught on f i r e while driving on the highway. the fire was in the passenger compartment near the gear box and dash board area. my wife pulled over immediately and was helped by other motorist and the springer, nm fire dept at mile marker 411 on i25. i contacted bmw on 7/17 have not heard from them yet. bmw dealers checked engine diagnostics 2 mons ago and brake system 3 weeks ago charging 155 + 75 for checking systems. no defects found per dealer records ! please call me what i need to do to get attention from dealer and to avoid future burn victims piyush patel 505-445-2791 i will tow the totalled bmw to my house and store it for further investigation please help .......................*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
07/13/200384000101/02/1998
 On july 13th 2003, my 1989 750 il with only 84000 miles suddenly caught on f i r e while driving on the highway. the fire was in the passenger compartment near the gear box and dash board area. my wife pulled over immediately and was helped by other motorist and the springer, nm fire dept at mile marker 411 on i25. i contacted bmw on 7/17 have not heard from them yet. bmw dealers checked engine diagnostics 2 mons ago and brake system 3 weeks ago charging 155 + 75 for checking systems. no defects found per dealer records ! please call me what i need to do to get attention from dealer and to avoid future burn victims piyush patel 505-445-2791 i will tow the totalled bmw to my house and store it for further investigation please help .......................*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
07/13/200384000101/02/1998
 On july 13th 2003, my 1989 750 il with only 84000 miles suddenly caught on f i r e while driving on the highway. the fire was in the passenger compartment near the gear box and dash board area. my wife pulled over immediately and was helped by other motorist and the springer, nm fire dept at mile marker 411 on i25. i contacted bmw on 7/17 have not heard from them yet. bmw dealers checked engine diagnostics 2 mons ago and brake system 3 weeks ago charging 155 + 75 for checking systems. no defects found per dealer records ! please call me what i need to do to get attention from dealer and to avoid future burn victims piyush patel 505-445-2791 i will tow the totalled bmw to my house and store it for further investigation please help .......................*ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NMALBUQUERQUE87107SANDIA BMW505-884-0066