Recalls ·2000 BMW 740il/740il Protection

2000 BMW 740il/740il Protection recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 BMW 740il/740il Protection; the most frequently affected component is steering — connection. Owners filed 20 complaints, most often about tires.

Recalls2
Complaints20
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Steering — ConnectionCampaign 10E021000 · 27 May 2010

Problem: 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.

Risk: This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 00V048000 · 17 Feb 2000

Problem: 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.

Risk: If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.

What owners complain about

Share of the 20 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Tires4 · 20%
Electrical system3 · 15%
Service brakes2 · 10%
Hydraulic2 · 10%
Exterior lighting2 · 10%
Power train2 · 10%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 10%
Wheels1 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Traveling at 65mph on freeway, tire blew out on inner side. Had to pull over on left side of freeway. Highway patrol had to stop traffic on freeway and had me drive on flat tire to nearest exit to a safe spot for change off tire. Tire dealer foud a small nail on face of tire. Called michelin and was told that this…

Tires · Dec 2001 · NHTSA complaint record

I am writing regarding my 2000 bmw 740il. For the past few months the anti-lock brake system (abs), dynamic stability control (dsc), and brake lights illuminate at random intervals. This indicates that the dynamic stability and anti-lock brake systems are no longer working. There doesn't seem to be a consistent reason…

Service brakes · Dec 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

I have a 2000 bmw 740il that is very hard to read from the dash board or the instrument panel. I cannot read the exact mileage on the car, outside temperature or any other information that comes to the screen behind the steering wheel. I would like to have this fix since it is a safety hazard. Any idea of what to do…

Electrical system · Dec 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

The dealer says us specifications for the headlights canot be adjusted for safety reasons. Consumer states' the headlights do not provide adequate lighting for the road ahead. Consumer feels its a manufactures defect. The headlights are at an angle were they are pointing downwards instead of straight ahead. Dealer…

Exterior lighting · Nov 2002 · NHTSA complaint record

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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