1995-1997 BMW 740I, BMW 740IL and others recall: coil springs

Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on August 22, 1997. It covers about 29,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 29,000
reported: Aug 22, 1997
owners notified: Oct 30, 1997
related complaints: 11

Suspension: front: springs: coil springs

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in the mounts causing notches or pits to develop. These notches can develop cracks resulting in breakage of a bottom coil of the spring.
Risk: The vehicle's ride height could be affected causing noise while the vehicle is driven. The vehicle's dynamic stability can be affected reducing the driver's ability to maintain control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts.

Recall number 97V140000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about suspension problems.

1995 BMW 740I 1996 BMW 740I 1997 BMW 740I 1995 BMW 740IL 1996 BMW 740IL 1997 BMW 740IL 1995 BMW 750IL 1996 BMW 750IL 1997 BMW 750IL

Questions about recall 97V140000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1997 BMW 740I, BMW 740IL and others coil springs?

Yes. Recall 97V140000, reported on August 22, 1997, covers about 29,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V140000?

Dealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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