2000 BMW 750IL

2 recalls — 2 complaints

10E021000 May 27, 2010
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
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.
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.
150 vehicles affected
00V048000 Feb 17, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SWITCH COULD FAIL INTERNALLY, CAUSING IT TO REMAIN EITHER IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS ON" POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.
17,700 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jun 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 750IL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 00V048000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
VISIBILITY Dec 30, 2009
I HAVE OWNED A 2000 BMW 750IL FOR 3 YEARS NOW AND THROUGHOUT THAT TIME THE WINDOWS HAVE DETERIORATED TO A POINT THAT CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD. IT IS NOW HARD TO SEE OUT OF ALL PASSENGER WINDOWS AND I HAVE DIFFICULTY VIEWING WHEN SWITCHING LANES. I HAVE MANY CLOSE CALLS AND HAVE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS TO SWITCH LANES. I HAVE CARED FOR THE VEHICLE AS RECOMMENDED AND WITH THE CURRENT CONDITION OF THE WINDOWS VISIBILITY IT WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IN A FEW YEARS. AS A CONSUMER I HAVE CONTACTED BMW ABOUT THE ISSUE AND THEY STATED IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. MY 2000 BMW 750IL HAS LESS THAN 120,000 MILES AND IS LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. *TR TRAVIS SPELLER