1998 BMW 740IA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 BMW 740IA
The 1998 BMW 740IA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 BMW 740IA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 BMW 740IA, potentially affecting up to 1,100 vehicles.
Recall 98V142000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
| 1,100 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 BMW 740IA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BMW 740IA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
JULY 2004 I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM A/C AND THE REAR OF CAR, I TOOK IT TO BMW DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY DID NOT HEAR NOISE UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THEY ASSURED ME THAT THE CAR WAS FINE. HOWEVER, I WAS NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THE NOISE AUGUST 2005 I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER, THIS TIME THEY NOTICED THE NOISE, AND STATED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2,015.00. HOWEVER, AFTER CHECKING YOUR WEB-SITE,(NHTSA OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION) I SEE THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON JUNE 18, 1998 FOR THE VERY PROBLEM THAT I TOOK THIS CAR TO THE DEALER FOR. THE DEALER NEVER MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER NEVER MENTIONED THAT THIS WAS TO BE A FREE REMEDY. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOU ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1998 BMW 740IA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 BMW 740IA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 BMW 740IA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 BMW 740IA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 740IA
- 1993 BMW 740IA — 0 complaints
- 1994 BMW 740IA — 2 complaints
- 1995 BMW 740IA — 0 complaints
- 1998 BMW 740IA (current)
- 1999 BMW 740IA — 2 complaints