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