Recall 10E021000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION Defect in 1995-2001 BMW 740IL
RECALL This recall affects up to 150 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10E021000 |
| Manufacturer | FCP GROTON, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 150 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1995 BMW 740I, 1995 BMW 740IL, 1995 BMW 750IL, 1996 BMW 750IL, 1996 BMW 740IL, 1996 BMW 740I, 1997 BMW 740I, 1997 BMW 750IL, 1997 BMW 740IL, 1998 BMW 740I, 1998 BMW 750IL, 1998 BMW 740IL, 1999 BMW 740IL, 1999 BMW 750IL, 1999 BMW 740I, 2000 BMW 740I, 2000 BMW 750IL, 2000 BMW 740IL, 2001 BMW 740IL, 2001 BMW 750IL, 2001 BMW 740I
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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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