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BMW 540I Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #853119

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 1999.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. INSURANCE INVESTIGATORS CLAIMED FIRE WAS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BEING EXPELLED FROM ABS SYSTEM AND IGINITING EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *AK.Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBDADE6321V. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in NORTHBROOK, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Catalytic Convertor

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #606538

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 1997.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR . CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED. MJS.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5327VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in CAMARILLO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19960901. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 540I Tires

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #729771

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2000.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . DELAMINATION/SEPARATION OF TIRE TREAD FROM CASEING-3 OF THE 4 TIRES ON THE CAR, SEVERE .( DOT NUMBER: LMT8AXBU TIRE SIZE: 225/55R/16 ).Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, MS. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 540I Other

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #749372

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 23, 2001.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with OTHER . DRIVER USES REMOTE KEY TO LOCK AUTO FROM DISTANCE AWAY SEALING PASSENGER IN CAR: OUTSIDE TEMP. 114 DEGREES. CAR DESIGN HAS NO ESCAPE DEVICE FROM INSIDE INSIDE.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6322VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in SCOTTSDALE, AR. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 540I Electrical System Ignition

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #8015909

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 05, 2002.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . TURNED ON IGNITION AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6329VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in NOVATO, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 540I Air Bags Side/window

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #8015909

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 05, 2002.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . TURNED ON IGNITION AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6329VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in NOVATO, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 540I Other

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #770218

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 04, 2001.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with OTHER . NO SUMMARY. DT.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6320VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in TALLAHASSEE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20000201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #770387

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 03, 2002.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE COMPLETE LOSS OF COOLANT AT SPEED. DT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5320VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in MARIETTA, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20021101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10000880

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2003.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE UNEXPECTLY SEPARATED FROM THE RADIATOR. INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE PLASTIC RADIATOR HAD BROKEN AT THE HOSE FITTING. THE RESULTING STEAM CLOUD AND WATER DEPOSITS ON WINDSHIELD ABRUPTLY OBSCURED VISION, LEADING TO A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. NON-REINFORCED PLASTIC IS AN UNSAFE MATERIAL FOR USE IN THIS APPLICATION..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 118900 miles. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970502. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10002684

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2003.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . RADIATOR FAILURE ON BMW 540I WITH ONLY 51K MILES, CAUSING LOSS OF TRACTION AND ALMOST A WRECK.Mileage was 51635 miles. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in LEMOYNE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10020931

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 19, 2003.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . 1997, BMW, 540I RADIATOR FAILURE @ 77,500 MILES (DETECTED BY BMW DEALER DURING ROUTINE SERVICE INSPECTION); RADIATOR REPLACED AT MY COST.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5328VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in RESTON, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010301. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10020942

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2003.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . MY 1997 BMW 540I6 RADIATOR BROKE ON ME WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY ON 5/30/03. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 57500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5320VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in BLACKSBURG, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030225. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10023565

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 22, 2003.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . I OWN A 1997 BMW 540I. RADIATOR BROKE AT PLASTIC ATTACHMENT POINT. COOLANT LEAKED ALL OVER THE WINDSHIELD AND ENGINE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WELL KNOWN DEFECT AMONG OWNERS OF THIS CAR DUE TO THE PLASTIC ATTACHMENT POINT AT THE JUNCTION OF THE HOSE AND THE RADIATOR. *NLM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71560 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6329VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in CINCINNATI, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20030610. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10036982

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 2003.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . MY 1997 BMW 540I 6-SPEED HAD A RADIATOR FAILURE AT 77,500 MILES. THE PLASTIC RADIATOR CONNECTION POINT FOR THE TOP HOSE SNAPPED OFF. THIS APPEARS TO BE A WELL KNOW ISSUE AFTER SPEAKING WITH BMW SERVICE TECHS AND SEARCHING BMW INTERNET SITES.*AK I BELIEVE THAT THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5325VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in WHEATON, IL. Vehicle was purchased on 19991015. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LAUREL BMW . DEALER'S CITY: WESTMONT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.
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BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10045931

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2001.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . THE RADIATOR IN MY 1997 BMW 540I HAS FAILED TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I SEE THIS AS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in HICKORY HILLS, IL. Vehicle was purchased on 19990601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PATRICK BMW .
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BMW 540I Seats Front Assembly Power Adjust

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10054240

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2004.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST . THE DRIVER SEAT CREATES A CLICKING NOISE AND MOVES OUT OF PLACE (VERY MINOR MOVEMENT) AT NUMEROUS TIMES (AS IN NOT IN LOCKED POSITION) WHILE MAKING TURNS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WANT A FORTUNE TO CHECK IT OUT. THE 540I ONLY HAS 65K MILES ON IT. IT CAN BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION, IF THE CHAIR SOME HOW LOSES IT LOCKING. *CB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in CENTERVILLE, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20020110. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VOSS VILLAGE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 45459 .
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BMW 540I Suspension Front

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10074067

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 21, 2004.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE FRONT SPRING STRUT RECALL 04V183000 REPAIRS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE AND RECEIVED AN INSUFFICIENT REPLY. *AK *SC *JB.Mileage was 43000 miles. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF SAN FRANCISCO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 415-863-9000 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN FRANCISCO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94118 .
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BMW 540I Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10075588

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2004.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . BUCKLE ON THE SEAT BELT IS IN A DEPRESSED POSITION, PREVENTING THE LATCH FROM LOCKING. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO SAID IT WOULD COST $400.00 TO REPAIR SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *AK THE SET BELT LATCH WOULD BECOME CONTINUOUSLY DEPRESSED IN WHICH IT WOULD NOT SPRING BACK AND WOULD NOT CONNECT INTO THE LATCH. *SC .Mileage was 75200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6326VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20030801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 540I Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10074901

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2004.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE ELECTRONIC COOLANT THERMOSTAT SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THE BURN UP. THIS CAUSED THE ENIGINE TO STOP RUNNING. LUCKILY, BURNING WAS RESTRICTED TO WIRES AND NO OTHER COMPONENTS WERE BURNT. CAR IS STILL WAITING FOR A NEW WIRING HARNESS AT THE BMW DEALER ($2000 EST FOR REPAIR). I HAVE HEARD OF SIMILAR OCCURANCES WITH THIS MODEL CAR AND WITH 740I OF ABOUT THE SAME YEAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SHOULD BE PREVENTED BY A FUSE OR FUSABLE LINK.*AK.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5320VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20030620. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CONCORD BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 866-704-9479 . DEALER'S CITY: CONCORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94520 .
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BMW 540I Suspension Front Macpherson Strut

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10078548

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2003.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT . THE FRONT STRUT SPRING PERCH FAILED ON MY 1997 MODEL BMW 540I. THE PERCH CUT INTO TIRE. HIS HAPPENED AT LOW-SPEED, SO NO INJURIES RESULTED (LUCKILY).MW NA HAS ISSUED A RECALL, BUT MY VEHICLE SUPPOSEDLY IS NOT COVERED, I THINK IT MISSED BY TWO MONTHS. MY BUILD DATE IS 08/96. I CONTACTED BMW NA ON 6/21/04 AND SPOKE TO RYAN, I WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL AND THAT BMW NA WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE DAMAGES. I HAVE DIGITAL PICTURES OF THE STRUT THAT I CAN EMAIL. I ALSO HAVE THE STRUTS THEMSELVES STILL IN MY GARAGE IF SOMEONE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SEEING THEM. JOHN. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 191784 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5321VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in MOUNT STERLING, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20021206. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10100611

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 27, 2004.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . (1) REPLACED WATER PUMP AND ACCESSORY BELTS. ON A FORUM THAT I READ, MANY SUGGEST REPLACING THE RADIATOR WHEN REPLACING THE WATER PUMP, AS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DUE TO THE RADIATOR'S HIGH AND FREQUENT FAILURE. REPLACE THE RADIATOR AS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE?!? I WOULD RATHER NOT. A RADIATOR IS NOT AN OIL OR AIR FILTER. (2) UPPER NECK ON THE RADIATOR BROKE AND RELEASED MORE THAN A GALLON OF COOLANT, IN LESS THAN 50 FEET, IN THE FORM OF LIQUID AND STEAM. THE STEAM OBSCURED VISION ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY I WAS MAKING A RIGHT-HAND TURN INTO A PARKING LOT. (3) NO REPAIR AS OF YET. THE FAILURE OF THE RADIATOR OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 11:00 AM. I MADE IT HOME AT 12:05 P.M. I CALLED THE LOCAL BMW PARTS DEPARTMENT (ONE HOUR AND THIRTY MINUTES AWAY) TO ARRANGE TO PAY FOR THE RADIATOR BY CREDIT CARD AND THEN HAVE THE PART LEFT WITH ONE OF THE SALESPERSONS, BECAUSE THE PARTS DEPARTMENT CLOSES AT 1:00 P.M. BUT THEY NO LONGER ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PURCHASES OVER THE PHONE FROM IN-STATE CUSTOMERS, EVEN AFTER PRACTICALLY BEGGING. VERY POOR PRACTICE UNLESS THEY WANT TO LOOSE CUSTOMERS. ACTUALLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER I SUBMIT THIS I WILL GO ON-LINE AND TRY TO FIND AN AFTER-MARKET RADIATOR. PROBABLY OF BETTER QUALITY ANYWAY. SAD BUT TRUE. I ENCOURAGE THE RELEASE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE TO THE MANUFACTURER OF MY VEHICLE.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5320VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020905. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DAVID MCDAVID ACURA . DEALER'S CITY: AUSTIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 78750 .
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BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10116922

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2005.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . THE RADIATOR NECK BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON MY 1997 540I. IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH BMW BY ALL ACCOUNTS, OWNERS, TECHNICIANS AND EVEN MY OWN PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED IT WITH AN 1988 735I. PLASTIC PARTS ON THE RADIATOR IS UNACCEPTABLE, DANGEROUS AND COSTLY. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS ON THESE EXPENSIVE LUXURY VEHICLES WITH NO RESOLUTION BY BMW.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 127075 miles. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in KENNESAW, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20040515. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 540I Electrical System

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10130203

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2005.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 1997 BMW 540I FUSE TO THE FUEL INJECTOR BLEW OUT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THE VEHICLE WOULD ALL OF A SUDDEN DIE WHEN IN MOTION DUE TO THE BLOWN FUSE(S) TO THE INJECTOR. THE THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAD AN INTERNAL SHORT WHICH CAUSED THE WIRE TO MELT AND BLEW THE FUSE. THE SUNROOF WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE RAIL LIFT PIECES BEING BROKEN. *SC THE WIPER BLADES WERE NOT CLEANING THE WINDOWS PROPERLY. *JB.Mileage was 53777 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6323VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in PALO ALTO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970407. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ROSENTHAL . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 650 494 1021 . DEALER'S CITY: PALO ALTO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94303 .
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BMW 540I Visibility Sun Roof Assembly

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10130203

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2005.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY . 1997 BMW 540I FUSE TO THE FUEL INJECTOR BLEW OUT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THE VEHICLE WOULD ALL OF A SUDDEN DIE WHEN IN MOTION DUE TO THE BLOWN FUSE(S) TO THE INJECTOR. THE THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAD AN INTERNAL SHORT WHICH CAUSED THE WIRE TO MELT AND BLEW THE FUSE. THE SUNROOF WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE RAIL LIFT PIECES BEING BROKEN. *SC THE WIPER BLADES WERE NOT CLEANING THE WINDOWS PROPERLY. *JB.Mileage was 53777 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6323VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in PALO ALTO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970407. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ROSENTHAL . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 650 494 1021 . DEALER'S CITY: PALO ALTO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94303 .
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10130203

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2005.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 1997 BMW 540I FUSE TO THE FUEL INJECTOR BLEW OUT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THE VEHICLE WOULD ALL OF A SUDDEN DIE WHEN IN MOTION DUE TO THE BLOWN FUSE(S) TO THE INJECTOR. THE THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAD AN INTERNAL SHORT WHICH CAUSED THE WIRE TO MELT AND BLEW THE FUSE. THE SUNROOF WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE RAIL LIFT PIECES BEING BROKEN. *SC THE WIPER BLADES WERE NOT CLEANING THE WINDOWS PROPERLY. *JB.Mileage was 53777 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6323VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in PALO ALTO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970407. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ROSENTHAL . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 650 494 1021 . DEALER'S CITY: PALO ALTO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94303 .
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BMW 540I Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10130203

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2005.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . 1997 BMW 540I FUSE TO THE FUEL INJECTOR BLEW OUT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THE VEHICLE WOULD ALL OF A SUDDEN DIE WHEN IN MOTION DUE TO THE BLOWN FUSE(S) TO THE INJECTOR. THE THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAD AN INTERNAL SHORT WHICH CAUSED THE WIRE TO MELT AND BLEW THE FUSE. THE SUNROOF WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE RAIL LIFT PIECES BEING BROKEN. *SC THE WIPER BLADES WERE NOT CLEANING THE WINDOWS PROPERLY. *JB.Mileage was 53777 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6323VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in PALO ALTO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970407. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ROSENTHAL . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 650 494 1021 . DEALER'S CITY: PALO ALTO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94303 .
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BMW 540I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10267722

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2007.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHENEVER MY CRUISE CONTROL IS SET, VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY OVERCOMPENSATES IN SPEED FLUCTUATIONS. IT IS ALMOST AS IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDDLE GETS STUCK ALL THE WAY DOWN. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO GO FROM HWY SPEEDS TO EXTREMELY DANGEROUS 80+MPH SPEEDS IN A MATTER OF A FEW SECONDS. CRUISE CONTROL MUST THEN BE DISENGAGED. I HAVE OWNED THIS PARTICULAR CAR FOR OVER A YEAR AND IT HAS ALWAYS DONE THIS. CRUISE CONTROL IS NOT SAFE TO USE AT ANY TIME. SEVERAL TIMES, IT HAS NEARLY MADE ME HAVE A REAR END COLLISION BECAUSE IT WILL TAKE OFF WITH NO WARNING. *TR.Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6329VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in BEND, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10297073

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2009.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES RAPIDLY IN OUT-OF-CONTROL MANNER. SOMETIMES IT ALSO DECELERATES RAPIDLY, AND LURCHES. *TR.Mileage was 130000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6328VB. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10362195

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 20, 2009.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . I EXCHANGED THE LAMBDA SENSOR OF MY CAR A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. SUDDENLY MY MILEAGE WENT DOWN AND I STARTED AN ERROR SEARCH. SINCE I WAS DOING A COUPLE OF OTHER THINGS ON THE CAR I DIDN'T COME UP WITH THE SENSORS UP FRONT. UPDATED 11/16/10 *BF UPDATED 03/23/11 *BF SO WHEN IT CAME TO THEM I RECOGNIZED THAT THEY WERE GROUNDED THROUGH THE EXHAUST WHAT THEY SHOULDN'T DO AT MY CAR! WHEN I ASKED THE MANUFACTURER THEY DISMISSED EVERYTHING AS IF IT IS NOT THEIR FAULT. AND THEY KEEP SELLING THE LAMBDA SENSORS FOR A RANGE OF CARS THAT DEFINITELY DO NOT FIT! MANUFACTURER IS BORGWARNER BERU SYSTEMS GMBH! LAMBDA SENSOR IS OZH 173 HTTP://BERU.COM/ENGLISH/PRODUKTE/PRODUKTIDENT.PHP?S=OZH+173&EANR=0824010207&ACTION=STEP02 THE DANGER RESULTS FROM THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE GROUNDING: THIS LEADS TO A HEATING UP OF THE LAMBDA SENSORS WHICH THEN MIGHT IGNITE UNBURNED FUEL IN THE EXHAUST. THIS FUEL WILL DEFINITELY BE THERE AS THE GROUNDING ALSO DESTROYS THE OUTPUT STAGES OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FUEL MIXTURE. THE CAR WILL ULTIMATELY FATTEN UP, RESULTING IN UNBURNED FUEL GETTING TO THE EXHAUST AND BEING IGNITED BY THE HEATED UP LAMBDA SENSORS! THIS IS WHAT CAN BURN DOWN THE WHOLE CAR DURING DRIVING AND ALSO WHEN STANDING AFTER A LONGER TRIP! SO THESE LAMBDA SENSORS DESTROYED MY MOTOR CONTROL UNIT, MY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, ETC. I WOULD BE GLAD IF YOU COULD RESEARCH FURTHER INTO THIS AND NOTIFY ME OF THE STATUS! UPDATED11/23/10. *JB UPDATED 12/01/10. *JB *TR .Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in DEGGENDORF, 00. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 540I Power Train

BMW 540I 1997 Safety Review #10488021

BMW 540I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2010.BMW 540I 1997, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . INCIDENT #1 2010: ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE TO 75MPH TO ENTER FREEWAY. TOOK FOOT OFF GAS AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. ENGAGED CLUTCH TO STOP ACCELERATION AND RPM CONTINUED TO RISE TO THE LIMITER POINT (APPROX 5500 RPM). PULLED OVER, STARTED CAR AND ENGINE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE RED LINE. ON INSPECTION, A PLASTIC PART ON AN ACCELERATOR CABLE HAD CRACKED, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO LOCK IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. IF THE CLUTCH HAD NOT BEEN ENGAGED (I.E. IF THIS CAR HAD AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION), THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A COLLISION AND POSSIBLE INJURIES OR FATALITIES. INCIDENT #2 12/2/2012. STARTED CAR AND PULLED AWAY FROM CURB. AT ABOUT 3-5 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. STOPPED CAR, TURNED OFF IGNITION AND STARTED IT AGAIN. THE WHEEL UNLOCKED BUT THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE CLICKING SOUND WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. CAREFULLY DROVE ABOUT ONE MILE TO HOUSE AND TURNED OFF ENGINE. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AGAIN AND CAR COULD NOT BE STARTED. THE WHEEL LOCKING WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN WAS A CONDITION THAT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A COLLISION AND POSSIBLE INJURIES OR FATALITIES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 130000 miles. Bmw 540i 1997 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.
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