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BMW 735I recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the BMW 735I, covering 595,000 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

BMW 735I recalls by model year

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Engine and engine cooling: cooling systemReported August 4, 1998 · 340,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
Risk
If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

Recall number 98V178000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported July 1, 1996 · 180,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
Risk
If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.

Recall number 96V111000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported July 1, 1996 · 75,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
Risk
If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (SRS or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.

Recall number 96V110000 · Recall details

Questions about the BMW 735I recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

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How many recalls does the BMW 735I have?

3, covering engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and air bags.

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