Make : BMW | Model : 750IL | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19950301 - 19950501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V192000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960105 | Date Received by ODI: 19951011 | Date Added to Database: 19951018 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING EYE ON THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE HUB CARRIER WAS PRODUCED WITH A CASTING FLAW. |
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Consequence:
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE CARRIER EYE COULD CRACK AND BREAK WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR A CASTING FLAW IN THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE CARRIER AND IF FOUND, REPLACE THE CARRIER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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