1988 BMW 750
3 recalls, 3 complaints - 4 TSBs
90V016000 Jan 30, 1990
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND PREVENTING THE BELT TONGUE FROM LATCHING WHEN BUCKLING UP.
Consequence
OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES WITH SHORTER VERSION THAT WILL NOT CONTACT THE ARMRESTS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE; 2/90 IS PREPARED IN DRAFT FORM.
89V005000 Jan 17, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
ACCELERATOR PEDALS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR PAN DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PEDAL MAY BECOME STUCK AND NOTFULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE DRIVER REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THEPEDAL CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
COMPLETELY SEAT LUGS IN THE RECESSES OF THE FLOOR PAN TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE GAS PEDAL.
88V135000 Aug 11, 1988
SEATS
Defect Description
THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BASE RECLINING ARMS (ATTACHING BRACKETS).
Consequence
THERE MAY BE LOOSENESS OF, OR NOISE IN, THE SEATBACK;ALSO, DURING A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, SEATBACK MIGHT NOT SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
MANUALLY SEAT THE SEATBACK ON THE BASE.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 13, 1996
IGNITION COIL SHORTD OUT, CAUSING ELECTRONIC CHIP (DME) CONTROLLING ENGINE TO BURN OUT, WHICH IN TURN, RESULTED IN (EML) WHICH CONTROL FUEL FLOW TO BURN OUT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 26, 1996
Incident date: Aug 12, 1995
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE ENGINE COUGHT FIRE ( ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE). *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 26, 1996
Incident date: Aug 12, 1995
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE ENGINE COUGHT FIRE ( ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE). *AK
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 BMW 750
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 |
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
110794(4089)
Dec 1, 1994
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
NEW RADIATOR COOLANT HOSES. *TW
130792(3700)
Aug 1, 1993
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FEED FUEL HOSES UPDATE. *TW
BMW 750 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 750 across all model years (1988, 1990).
6
Total Recalls
29
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths