Recall 99V004000: 1999 BMW 740ILA and 4 other models

Report received

Jan 4, 1999

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

1,615vehicles

Model years

1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The thickness of the main positive electrical cable (generator to starter) insulation is less than specified, making it susceptible to being abraded or cut by the clip that secures the cable to the generator.

Possible consequence

The cable insulation can be worn away, exposing the wire. The wire could contact the clip or a short circuit could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will apply a thickness of insulating tape to the cable in the area of the clip, and install a revised clip.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 BMW 540I22 complaints
• 1999 BMW 540IA10 complaints
• 1999 BMW 540IAT3 complaints
• 1999 BMW 740IA2 complaints
• 1999 BMW 740ILA0 complaints