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BMW 540IA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #770422

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 14, 2001.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . UPPER RADIATOR NECK BROKE OFF FROM RADIATOR DURING NORMAL DRIVING. RADIATOR WAS REPLACED BY DEALER WITH IDENTICAL COMPONENT. I EXPECT THE RADIATOR WILL FAIL AGAIN WITHIN 80,000 MILES FROM TIME OF INCIDENT. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE RADIATOR IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DUE TO OBSCURED VISION FROM STEAM, IMMEDIATE NEED TO STOP THE CAR TO PREVENT FURTHER ENGINE DAMAGE, ETC. DT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6321VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in MISSOURI CITY, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 20010201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW 540IA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10001202

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2001.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, STEAM STARTED COMING FROM THE ENGINE, OBSTRUCTING CONSUMERS VISION. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CHECK UNDER THE HOOD, AND OBSERVED THAT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE RADIATOR HAD BROKE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED RADIATOR, AND INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. TS.Mileage was 54361 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE4320VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in ENGLEWOOD, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10003345

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 1998.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM FAILED ON MY 1997 BMW 540I. CAR QUICKLY OVERHEATED SEVERELY AND SHUT DOWN ON INTERSTATE 5 IN STOCKTON, CA WITH MY WIFE AND CHILD IN THE CAR. THE SYSTEM FAILED A SECOND TIME IN MARCH 2002. SAME OCCURANCE, RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM FAILED ON HIGHWAY 580 IN TRACY, CA. CAR SHUT DOWN DUE TO FAILURE..Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 28000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6328VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970512. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ALLISON BMW . DEALER'S CITY: MT. VIEW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 540IA Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10003345

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 1998.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM FAILED ON MY 1997 BMW 540I. CAR QUICKLY OVERHEATED SEVERELY AND SHUT DOWN ON INTERSTATE 5 IN STOCKTON, CA WITH MY WIFE AND CHILD IN THE CAR. THE SYSTEM FAILED A SECOND TIME IN MARCH 2002. SAME OCCURANCE, RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM FAILED ON HIGHWAY 580 IN TRACY, CA. CAR SHUT DOWN DUE TO FAILURE..Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 28000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6328VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970512. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ALLISON BMW . DEALER'S CITY: MT. VIEW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 540IA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10003345

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 1998.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM FAILED ON MY 1997 BMW 540I. CAR QUICKLY OVERHEATED SEVERELY AND SHUT DOWN ON INTERSTATE 5 IN STOCKTON, CA WITH MY WIFE AND CHILD IN THE CAR. THE SYSTEM FAILED A SECOND TIME IN MARCH 2002. SAME OCCURANCE, RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM FAILED ON HIGHWAY 580 IN TRACY, CA. CAR SHUT DOWN DUE TO FAILURE..Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 28000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6328VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970512. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ALLISON BMW . DEALER'S CITY: MT. VIEW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 540IA Air Bags

BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10019942

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2003.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WEIGHT SYSTEM. *NLM *SCC *JB.Mileage was 88000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6323VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in RIVERSIDE, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: A-1 AUTO . DEALER'S CITY: SAN BERNADINO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 540IA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10018923

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2003.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . AT THE PRECISE MOMENT I FULLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO PASS A SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE, CAUSING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO DOWN SHIFT, THE RADIATOR UPPER NECK BROKE OFF, CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF COOLANT. SIGNIFICANT STEAM WAS GENERATED FROM THE LEAK AND CAUSED A CLOUD BEHIND MY CAR THAT COULD HAVE BLOCKED THE VIEW OF A FOLLOWING VEHICLE. I WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH MINIMIZED THE STEAM'S ABILITY TO BLOCK MY VIEW, BUT AT LOWER SPEEDS THE STEAM MAY HAVE COMPLETELY BLOCKED MY VIEW. CONSIDERING I WAS PASSING A VEHICLE, THERE WAS A RISK THAT IF MY VIEW WAS OBSTRUCTED, AN ACCIDENT WITH EITHER THE VEHICLE BEING PASSED OR ONCOMING TRAFFIC COULD HAVE RESULTED. I WAS STRANDED UNTIL MY TEMPORARY REPAIRS ALLOWED ME TO LIMP TO THE NEAREST REPAIR FACILITY. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE MODE FOR THIS VEHICLE, AND REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION BE INITIATED.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 37000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6322VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in ROCKLIN, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030329. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CARRERA MOTORS . DEALER'S CITY: BEND . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OR.
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BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10030313

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 2003.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . 1997 BMW 540IA RADIATOR FAILURE. UPPER HOSE CONNECTION CRACKED OFF UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DUMP OF ENGINE COOLANT. VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY DISABLED.*AK.Mileage was 101932 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6329VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in WHITE LAKE, MI. Vehicle was purchased on 20000201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10036683

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 23, 2003.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . RADIATOR DEFECT -- PLASTIC NECK OF RADIATOR CONNECTING TO UPPER HOSE BROKE AT POINT OF CONNECTION WHILE AT MODERATE SPEED, SPRAYING COOLANT ONTO ENGINE AND WINDSHIELD AND CAUSING RISKS OF FIRE AND HAZARDOUS IMPAIRMENT OF VISABILITY. THIS DEFECT IS WELL KNOWN TO THE MANUFACTURER AND A RECALL SHOULD BE COMMENCED.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 69718 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6320VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10036683

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 23, 2003.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . RADIATOR DEFECT -- PLASTIC NECK OF RADIATOR CONNECTING TO UPPER HOSE BROKE AT POINT OF CONNECTION WHILE AT MODERATE SPEED, SPRAYING COOLANT ONTO ENGINE AND WINDSHIELD AND CAUSING RISKS OF FIRE AND HAZARDOUS IMPAIRMENT OF VISABILITY. THIS DEFECT IS WELL KNOWN TO THE MANUFACTURER AND A RECALL SHOULD BE COMMENCED.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 69718 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6320VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10038996

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2003.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . THE RADIATOR HOSE CONNECTION AT THE TOP OF THE RADIATOR FAILED COMPLETELY. IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC, AND SPLIT UNDER COOL WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE RADIATOR, AND REPLACEMENT OF RADIATOR OVERFLOW CONTAINER. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE USE OF PLASTIC IN THIS APPLICATION RESULTED IN HEAT STRESS OVER TIME, EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE STILL BEING ASSESSED AT THIS TIME. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TOO MANY CUSTOMERS, HOWEVER, THE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS APPEAR TO BE EXACTLY THE SAME AS ORIGINAL. THEREFORE, I CAN EXPECT TOTAL COOLANT FAILURE AGAIN IN THE FUTURE. THIS SEEMS IMPRUDENT, AND I HAVE NO RESPONSE FROM BMW ON THIS ISSUE. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6328VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in SAINT CHARLES, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970830. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BILL JACOBS MOTORSPORT . DEALER'S CITY: NAPERVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.
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BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10043859

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2003.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . RADIATOR/OVERFLOW TANK ON MY 1997 BMWS 540IA CRACKED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 85,000 MILES. THE RADIATORS IN BMWS ARE KNOWN AS A WEAKNESS AND CONTINUALLY FAIL ON OWNERS. THIS SITUATION SHOULD BE REMEDIED!*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 88000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6323VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in MEDFORD, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20021115. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: DESIMONE BMW .
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BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10062386

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2003.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . A FAULTY RADIATOR DESIGN (PLASTIC NECK?) CAUSED MY 97 BMW 540IA TO BREAK DOWN ON THE FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR. *NM.Mileage was 44000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE632XVB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in ALHAMBRA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010410. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TRANSNATIONAL .
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BMW 540IA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Fan

BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10144815

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2005.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . 1. BROUGHT MY CAR TO FIRESTONE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR IN LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA AND HAD THE THERMOSTAT REPLACED - WORK COMPLETED BY FIRESTONE - 2-5 DAYS LATER WENT TO BEVERLY HILLS BMW TO HAVE COOLANT RESEVOIR REPLACED WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW THERMOSTAT (JUST REPLACED AT FIRESTONE) AND WATER PUMP AND THAT I HAD A MAJOR ENGINE LEAK (LATER WAS TOLD I HAD A MINOR ENGINE LEAK NOT WORTH REPAIR AT THAT POINT) - HAD WATER PUMP REPLACED. - RECIEVED VEHICLE FROM BEVERLY HILLS BMW WITH THE ENGINE COVER REMOVED AND VEHICLE NOT CHECKED AS ASKED - THIS TOOK 3 WEEKS! 2. THE PROBLEM: WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON THE HWY 2 HOURS FROM MY HOUSE AN EXPLOSION OCCURED IN THE ENGINE BAY OF THE VEHICLE. 4 PEICES OF THE FAN HAD SHOT THROUGH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE MAKING A LARGE 1 INCH SLIT ACCROS THE ENTIRE HOOD AND APPROX 1 INCH HOLE THE WHOLE LENGTH. ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED! PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT MY FAN WAS COMPLETLY GONE (THE PLASTIC PARTS HAD COMPLETLY EXPLODED FROM THE FAN CLUTCH AND GONE THROUGH THE HOOD AND LOOK TO HAVE TORE MANY HOSES INSIDE THE ENGINE BAY) AND COOLANT WAS LEAKING OUT (MY COOLING SYSTEM HAD BEEN COMPLETLY REPLACED WHITIN THE LAST 4 WEEKS). 3. TOWED THE CAR TO HARLOFF BMW WHERE THEY SUSPECTED THAT BEVERLY HILLS BMW FORGOT TO TIGHTEN THE FAN WHEN THEY REMOVED IT FOR SERVICE TO THE WATER PUMP. BEVERLY HILLS BMW REFUSED TO SERVICE THE CAR AT HARLOFF BMW AND TOWED THE VEHICLE TO BEVERLY HILLS BMW WHERE I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT EVERYTHING WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF AND NOT TO WORRY. WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THIS IS MY FAULT AND THAT THEY SAID MY FAN WAS GOING BAD (NOT TRUE - HAVE DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE THIS AND NOW THEY SEEM TO HAVE DOCUMENTATION TO SAY OTHERWISE FRAUD?). DAMAGE: THE HOOD, MANY INTERNAL ENGINE BAY PARTS I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHER CASES OF THIS. EITHER BMW IS NOT SERVICING THIS PART OR THAT THEY CUT SOME CORNERS IN DESIGNING THE ENGINE FAN THERE IS NO WAY THAT AN ENGINE FAN SHOULD EVER EXPLODE THROUGH THE ENGINE HOOD!!! *NM .Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BEVERLY HILLS BMW . DEALER'S CITY: BEVERLY HILLS BMW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 540IA Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs

BMW 540IA 1997 Safety Review #10149990

BMW 540IA 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 02, 2006.BMW 540IA 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . I HAVE A 1997 540 BMW WITH 180,000 MI. INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF A FLAT DRIVER SIDE RIGHT FRONT TIRE I DISCOVERED THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE WAS CRACKED AND ALLOWED ITSELF AND THE COIL SPRING TO CONTACT AND CUT DOWN THE TIRE. FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 04V183000 DESCRIBING EXACT CONDITION. TOWED TO DEVON HILL BMW IN PA. THEY WILL NOT PAY TO REPLACE SPRING STRUT PLATE. THEY STATE BMW DOES NOT SELL THE SPRING STRUT PLATE SEPARATE FROM THE STRUT AND SINCE I INSTALL AFTERMARKET BILSTIEN STRUTS AT 108,000 MI. WHICH REQUIRES THE INSTALLER TO USE THE EXISTING SPRING STRUT PLATE BMW IS NOT RESPONSIBLE. THERE IS ALSO A RECORD OF THE CAR BEING AT ANOTHER BMW DEALER AT 135,000 MILES WHERE THE REPAIR ORDER NOTES THE RECALL AND STATES THEY INSPECT STRUTS AND STATE NO FURTHER ACTION NEEDED. NO MENTION OF RETAINING CLIP INSTALLATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE REMEDY SECTION OF THE CAMPAIGN. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE 40,000 MI. I CALL BMW AND REFERRED ME BACK TO THE DEALER SERVICE MANAGER WHICH HAS NOT CHANGED HIS POSITION. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 180500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6321VB. Bmw 540ia 1997 problem was reported in BROOKHAVEN, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 19981116. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540ia 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540ia 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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