1989 BMW 750
2 recalls, 6 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.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
2 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 29, 1999
DEALER INSTALL NEWLY DESIGNED REDIATOR CAP PER THE RECAL NOTICE (98V-178) HOWEVER THE PROBLEMS PERSISTED (OVERHEATING, COOLENT SMELL AND WINDOWS FOGGING). THESE FAILURES ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE HEATER CORE. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 18, 1997
Incident date: May 17, 1997
FUEL THROTTLE LINKAGE CONTROL: PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO SOMEONE'S HOUSE. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Oct 1, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
A FUSE OVERHEATED IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL MELT DOWN IN THE WIRING .*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *SD
AIR BAGS
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
3 injured
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Feb 8, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
THE POWER STEERING FAILS AT RANDOM. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 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