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2000 BMW 740i

2 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #10E021000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Manufacturer
FCP GROTON, LLC
What Happened
The steering center drag link is a crucial part that helps connect your steering wheel to the front wheels. The one sold by FCP Groton as a replacement part from December 2009 to April 2010 might not be strong enough and could break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the drag link breaks without warning, you'll lose control of your vehicle instantly, which could lead to a serious accident and potential injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty drag link with a new one at no cost to you. The repair will be done as soon as possible, and you should contact the toll-free number 1-877-634-0063 to schedule an appointment.
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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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Critical #00V048000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The brake light switch in your vehicle controls when your brake lights turn on and off. It's a small switch that's activated by the movement of your brake pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch fails, your brake lights might not turn on when you press the brake pedal, or they might stay on all the time, even when you're not braking. This could make it hard for other drivers to know when you're slowing down or stopping.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the switch and replace it with a new one if it's faulty, at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SWITCH COULD FAIL INTERNALLY, CAUSING IT TO REMAIN EITHER IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS ON" POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.
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Other BMW 740i Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
4 recalls
2023
8 recalls
2021
2 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
1 recall
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2001
4 recalls

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