1998 BMW 740IL Recall

Campaign:
10E021000 on 05/26/2010
Component:
Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Affected:
150
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fcp groton steering center drag links bearing p/n 32 21 1 096 057 sold from december 1, 2009 through april 9, 2010 and has no relation to any original equipment installed on any vehicles manufactured by bmw.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1998 BMW 740IL TSBs (9)

Bulletin:
04 01 98
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject on tank ventilation leak couplers. *yc
Bulletin:
62 01 98
Component:
045200 service brakes, air:disc:pads
Summary:
Condition with brake pad warning stays illuminated after brake pad replacement. *yc
Bulletin:
16 04 97
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
New evaporative (charcoal) canister purge line. all e38 and e39 modele introduced into production approximately 3/97 *db*yc
Bulletin:
34 01 98
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Experiencing an intermittent momentary event where the brake pedal does not immediatlely return. models built prior to 3/97 *db*yc
Bulletin:
66 02 97
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information and procedures on the garage door opener. *yc
Bulletin:
64 01 98
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Replacement heater cores for e38 vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:
16 01 98
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc
Bulletin:
B122917
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Service action: program dme: the incorrect dataset could be programmed into dme 5.2.1 control module.
Bulletin:
B122817
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Service action: program dme (for o2 sensors): due to dme software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in dme 5.2.1 control module:

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