1997 BMW 740IL Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 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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