Bmw 740ia 1999
Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes
Recall 9229 [USA]: The cable insulation can be worn away, exposing the wire. the wire could contact the clip or a short circuit could occur.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The thickness of the main positive electrical cable (generator to starter) insulation is less than specified, making it susceptible to being abraded or cut by the clip that secures the cable to the generator.
dealers will apply a thickness of insulating tape to the cable in the area of the clip, and install a revised clip.
owner notification began february 26, 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 1-800-831-0117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).Recall 12051 [USA]: If this problem occurs, the car may no longer operate in reverse, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gears.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 5hp24 automatic transmission. Premature wear of the ring gear can occur, leading to the loss of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and reverse gears.
dealers will replace the automatic transmission.
owner notification began february 26, 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 1-800-831-0117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20090419 |
Leaking fuel line in engine compartment close to exhaust. Leaking fuel is also vaporized and fumes get into vehicle and cause discomfort and nausea. Fumes could ignite harming occupants and others on the roadway. This is very common for owners of the bmw e38 and many other models. What i have found is a defective clamp/clamps on the passenger side of engine compartment on right hand drive models. Contacted bmw na for help on issue. No help. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000115 |
The gas pedal is at a poor postion, my wife patricia and myself get leg cramps from driving our 740 ia after a short time.*jb