BMW 740Il (1995) – 97V140000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. Road Grit And Gravel Associated With Winter Road Conditions Can Penetrate The Rubber Of The Lower Front Spring Mounts And Accumulate In The Mounts Causing Notches Or Pits To Develop. These Notches Can Develop Cracks Resulting In Breakage Of A Bottom Coil Of The Spring.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

740IL

Year

1995

Recall Campaign Number

97V140000

Component Description

Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs

Effect Of Defect

The Vehicle’S Ride Height Could Be Affected Causing Noise While The Vehicle Is Driven. The Vehicle’S Dynamic Stability Can Be Affected Reducing The Driver’S Ability To Maintain Control Of The Vehicle.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace Both Front Springs And Lower Spring Mounts.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Start Of Manufacture

19940901

End Of Manufacture

19960830

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

29000

Date Owners Notified

19971030

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

19970822

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard