BMW 740Ila (1998) – 98V142000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Differential Pinion Shaft Within The Differential Case Assembly Was Produced Without The Appropriate Surface Hardening. This Can Result In The Shaft Experiencing Premature Wear.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

740ILA

Year

1998

Recall Campaign Number

98V142000

Component Description

Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Will Cause A Noise From The Differential And, Ultimately, Failure Of The Shaft And Loss Of Drive.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Entire Differential Assembly.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Start Of Manufacture

19971103

End Of Manufacture

19971128

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1100

Date Owners Notified

19981228

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

19980622

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard