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NHTSA recall 10E021000

Steering · BMW of North America, LLC

May 27, 2010report date
150units affected
Equipment recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The shaft of the steering center tie rod may shear off.

Why it matters: This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

1995 Bmw 740I, 1996 Bmw 740I, 1997 Bmw 740I, 1998 Bmw 740I, 1999 Bmw 740I, 2000 Bmw 740I, 2001 Bmw 740I, 1995 Bmw 740Il, 1996 Bmw 740Il, 1997 Bmw 740Il, 1998 Bmw 740Il, 1999 Bmw 740Il, 2000 Bmw 740Il, 2001 Bmw 740Il, 1995 Bmw 750Il, 1996 Bmw 750Il, 1997 Bmw 750Il, 1998 Bmw 750Il, 1999 Bmw 750Il, 2000 Bmw 750Il, 2001 Bmw 750Il, year not stated Fcp Steering Center Drag Link.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10E021000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.