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1997 BMW 750IL Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Recall


NHTSA Recall #	14196
NHTSA Compaign #	97V140000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Supplier	BMW
Brand	BMW
Model	750IL
Model Year	1997
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Date of notification	30/10/97
Begin date of manufacuring	01/09/94
End date of manufacturing	30/08/96
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	22/08/97
Report created	29/08/97
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	29000
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 action	Dealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts.
Recall notes	Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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1997 BMW 750IL Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Recall

1997 BMW 750IL Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Recall

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