Recall 97V-140
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 1995 to 1997 BMW 740I and 2 other models: Suspension (front, springs, coil springs).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-140
- Reported
- August 22, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 29,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].