1995 BMW 740I Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1995 BMW 740I. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 97V140000Aug 22, 199729,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
  Covers: BMW 740I 1995–1997, 740IL 1995–1997, 750IL 1995–1997

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts.

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• 97V131000Aug 19, 1997410,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: BMW 740I 1993–1997, 525I 1989–1995, 318I 1992–1997 +12 more

  Reported issue: The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the…

  Possible consequence: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.

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• 95V238000Dec 11, 199518,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: BMW 740I 1995, 750IL 1995–1996, 740IL 1995

  Reported issue: Fuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage could potentially result in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the two fuel hoses, four metal fuel lines and associated clamps.

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• 95V192000Oct 11, 19953,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: BMW 740I 1995, 740IL 1995, 750IL 1995

  Reported issue: The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw.

  Possible consequence: It is possible that the right side rear axle carrier eye could crack and break while driving causing a loss of control and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a casting flaw in the right side rear axle carrier and if found, replace the carrier.

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