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In Reply to: Re: 97 740 Recall - If you haven't seen this posted by Gary500R on January 20, 2002 at 19:09:00:
krr
here is the info:
Recalls
Check to order research. Submit below. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V140000
Component: SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT ATTACHING MECHANISMS:SPRING:COIL
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Year: 1997 Make: BMW Model: 740IL Recall Date: 08/29/1997
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 29000
Manufactured: 09/1994 - 08/1996
Defect Summary:
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.
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND LOWER SPRING MOUNTS.
NHTSA has a recall notice on the 97 740IL for suspension:independent front attaching mechanisms:spring:coil. See link for more detail. Has anyone taken their car in for this? What was the reception at the dealer? Was there any cost involved?
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