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2001 BMW 7 Series STEERING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #10E021000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Manufacturer
FCP GROTON, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's steering center drag link is a critical part that connects the steering wheel to the wheels. In some cases, the shaft of this link can break without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose all control of your vehicle, which could cause a serious accident and lead to injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty steering center drag link with a new one at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2010 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Original — Remedy
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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Other BMW 7 Series 2001 Recalls

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2 recalls
TIRES
1 recall

Other BMW 7 Series Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
5 recalls
2023
11 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2021
9 recalls
2020
9 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
1 recall
2016
1 recall
2015
2 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
2 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
2 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2001 BMW 7 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION recall for the 2001 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #10E021000)

Your vehicle's steering center drag link is a critical part that connects the steering wheel to the wheels. In some cases, the shaft of this link can break without warning. If this happens, you could lose all control of your vehicle, which could cause a serious accident and lead to injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the faulty steering center drag link with a new one at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2010 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.