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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10E021000

1999 Bmw 740il | 1995 Bmw 740i | 2000 Bmw 740i | 1998 Bmw 740i | 1997 Bmw 740i | 2000 Bmw 750il | 1995 Bmw 740il | 2001 Bmw 740il | 1997 Bmw 750il | 2000 Bmw 740il | Fcp Steering Center Drag Link | 1995 Bmw 750il | 1996 Bmw 750il | 1998 Bmw 750il | 1999 Bmw 750il | 2001 Bmw 750il | 1996 Bmw 740il | 1997 Bmw 740il | 1998 Bmw 740il | 2001 Bmw 740i — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

Published May 27, 2010 · Recall initiated: May 27, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10E021000, published May 27, 2010. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 1999 Bmw 740il | 1995 Bmw 740i | 2000 Bmw 740i | 1998 Bmw 740i | 1997 Bmw 740i | 2000 Bmw 750il | 1995 Bmw 740il | 2001 Bmw 740il | 1997 Bmw 750il | 2000 Bmw 740il | Fcp Steering Center Drag Link | 1995 Bmw 750il | 1996 Bmw 750il | 1998 Bmw 750il | 1999 Bmw 750il | 2001 Bmw 750il | 1996 Bmw 740il | 1997 Bmw 740il | 1998 Bmw 740il | 2001 Bmw 740i — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection.

What's the hazard

FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.

What to do

FCP GROTON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE TIE ROD WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FCP GROTON TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-634-0063.

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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
740IL
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
1999 BMW 740IL | 1995 BMW 740I | 2000 BMW 740I | 1998 BMW 740I | 1997 BMW 740I | 2000 BMW 750IL | 1995 BMW 740IL | 2001 BMW 740IL | 1997 BMW 750IL | 2000 BMW 740IL | FCP STEERING CENTER DRAG LINK | 1995 BMW 750IL | 1996 BMW 750IL | 1998 BMW 750IL | 1999 BMW 750IL | 2001 BMW 750IL | 1996 BMW 740IL | 1997 BMW 740IL | 1998 BMW 740IL | 2001 BMW 740I
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 1999 Bmw 740il | 1995 Bmw 740i | 2000 Bmw 740i | 1998 Bmw 740i | 1997 Bmw 740i | 2000 Bmw 750il | 1995 Bmw 740il | 2001 Bmw 740il | 1997 Bmw 750il | 2000 Bmw 740il | Fcp Steering Center Drag Link | 1995 Bmw 750il | 1996 Bmw 750il | 1998 Bmw 750il | 1999 Bmw 750il | 2001 Bmw 750il | 1996 Bmw 740il | 1997 Bmw 740il | 1998 Bmw 740il | 2001 Bmw 740i — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E021000 on May 27, 2010. Reported hazard: FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.

What should I do if I have this product?

FCP GROTON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE TIE ROD WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FCP GROTON TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-634-0063.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 740IL.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)