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2000 BMW 740iL

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 critical part that connects the steering gear to the steering wheel. In affected 1995-2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, and 750IL models, this part may break without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering center drag link breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle instantly, which could lead to a serious accident and potentially life-threatening injuries or death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty steering center drag link with a new one, at no cost to you. They will contact you about the repair, which is expected to start on June 1, 2010.
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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 lamp switch in your vehicle controls your brake lights. It's a small switch that activates when you press the brake pedal. In some cases, this switch could fail and stop working properly.
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. Either way, your brake lights won't be working correctly, which could make it harder for other drivers to see when you're slowing down.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the brake lamp switch and replace it with a new one if it's faulty – at no charge to you. They'll take care of this repair as soon as you bring your vehicle in.
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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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2001
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