1995 BMW 740IL Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1995 BMW 740IL. 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 740IL 1995–1997, 750IL 1995–1997, 740I 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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• 95V238000Dec 11, 199518,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: BMW 740IL 1995, 750IL 1995–1996, 740I 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 740IL 1995, 750IL 1995, 740I 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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