BMW 740Il (1995) – 10E021000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

740IL

Year

1995

Recall Campaign Number

10E021000

Component Description

Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:ConneCTIon

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Would Result, Without Warning, In Immediate And Complete Loss Of Vehicle Control, Possibly Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

FCP Groton, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

150

Date Owners Notified

20100528

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20100527

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard