Bmw 840ci 1997
Model 840ci made in 1997 by Bmw got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to exterior lighting. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, unknown or other. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control . The car has one 4.4l engine.
Model 1997
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.4L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | RWD | 15/20/17 | 16/26/20 | Premium | $ 1235 | 3 | 960825 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V131000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/01/1993 to 12/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 410000 | 10/30/1997 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/19/1997 | 08/29/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. it is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 72/07/96 | 12/01/1996 | 50678 | Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 00/11/96R | 10/01/1996 | 00/11/96 | 50630 | New vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements. *tw | 05/27/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/04/2005 | 81000 | 1 | 03/15/2003 |
| 1. headlight adjusters fall off and the pop-up headlights tilt down. 2. visibility becomes poor at night - a safety problem. 3. vehicle taken to dealer - parts on backorder since at least november 4, 2005. no repair is possible without parts. dealer says 139 part kits are on backorder as of 3/12/06, indicating widespread problem with very rare car. *nm | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2001 | |
| Adjusters fall off and the headlights tilt down and visibility becomes very poor at night. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SIGNAL HILL | 90755 | LONG BEACH BMW | 562-427-5494 |