1998 BMW 740IA Recall

Campaign:
98V142000 on 06/29/1998
Component:
Power train:driveline:differential unit
Manufactured:
11/02/1997 - 11/27/1997
Affected:
1,100
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the differential pinion shaft within the differential case assembly was produced without the appropriate surface hardening. this can result in the shaft experiencing premature wear.
Consequence:
This condition will cause a noise from the differential and, ultimately, failure of the shaft and loss of drive.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the entire differential assembly.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 28, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 BMW 740IA TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
651998
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Subject pertaining to dsp amplifier switching to
Bulletin:
121999
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information on programming me7.2 engine control modules with cd 18. *tt

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