Bmw 540it
Model 540it made by Bmw got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, steering. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2000
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V048000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/11/1999 to 10/28/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 17700 | 05/15/2000 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 02/17/2000 | 02/28/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. this switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the brake lamps off position or in the brake lamps on position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 15, 2000.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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 03/09/2004 | 15 | ||
| While driving 30 mph vehicle vibrated from in the rear. consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic determined that rear driveline failed. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 10/09/2004 | 2 | ||
| Both rear seat belts have failed. the mechanisms has not allowed them to move in or out, effectively making them useless. the first was under warranty, but no parts were in stock and we did not leave the car. about a month later, the other side broke. we had not been using the car and finally took it in and had to leave it for two weeks to get parts and have the seat belts replaced at a cost > $500. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | BLOOMINGTON | DENNISON BMW |