BMW 740IA recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the BMW 740IA, covering 342,964 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
BMW 740IA recalls by model year
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Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 5hp24 automatic transmission. Premature wear of the ring gear can occur, leading to the loss of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and reverse gears.
- Risk
- If this problem occurs, the car may no longer operate in reverse, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gears.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the automatic transmission.
Recall number 99V005000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The thickness of the main positive electrical cable (generator to starter) insulation is less than specified, making it susceptible to being abraded or cut by the clip that secures the cable to the generator.
- Risk
- The cable insulation can be worn away, exposing the wire. The wire could contact the clip or a short circuit could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will apply a thickness of insulating tape to the cable in the area of the clip, and install a revised clip.
Recall number 99V004000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- 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
Power train: driveline: differential unit
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The differential pinion shaft within the differential case assembly was produced without the appropriate surface hardening. This can result in the shaft experiencing premature wear.
- Risk
- This condition will cause a noise from the differential and, ultimately, failure of the shaft and loss of drive.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the entire differential assembly.
Recall number 98V142000 · Recall details
Questions about the BMW 740IA recalls
How do I check if my BMW 740IA has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the BMW 740IA have?
4, covering power train, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
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