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BMW 740 Electrical System Ignition Anti-theft Controller
BMW 740 1998 Safety Review #824169
BMW 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 29, 1998.BMW 740 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER . CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF THE CAR WHEN SHE DROPPED REMOTE CONTROL KEY. THINKING IT DROPPED WITHIN THE VEHICLE CLOSED THE DOOR, NOT KNOWING IT FELL BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE DOOR FRAME. CLOSED THE DOOR, THINKING THE KEY WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. SOMEHOW THE REMOTE SECURITY SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED, LOCKING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE WHOLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND LOCKING THE CONSUMER IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT. BECAUSE THE REMOTE CONTROL WAS BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME,IT ALLOWED A SMALL CRACK BETWEEN THE DOORS, ENABLING THE CONSUMER TO CALL FOR HELP. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGF8329WD. Bmw 740 1998 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 740 Other
BMW 740 1998 Safety Review #824169
BMW 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 29, 1998.BMW 740 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with OTHER . CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF THE CAR WHEN SHE DROPPED REMOTE CONTROL KEY. THINKING IT DROPPED WITHIN THE VEHICLE CLOSED THE DOOR, NOT KNOWING IT FELL BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE DOOR FRAME. CLOSED THE DOOR, THINKING THE KEY WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. SOMEHOW THE REMOTE SECURITY SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED, LOCKING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE WHOLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND LOCKING THE CONSUMER IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT. BECAUSE THE REMOTE CONTROL WAS BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME,IT ALLOWED A SMALL CRACK BETWEEN THE DOORS, ENABLING THE CONSUMER TO CALL FOR HELP. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGF8329WD. Bmw 740 1998 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 740 Electrical System Ignition
BMW 740 1998 Safety Review #824270
BMW 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 29, 1998.BMW 740 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . CONSUMER HAD ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED HERSELF IN HER CAR; CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE WHEN SHE DROPED HER KEY, SHE THOUGH SHE DROP IT INSIDE THE VEHICLE, UNAWARE THE REMOTE KEY FELL BETWEEN THE DOOR AND DOOR FRAME WHEN SHE CLOSED THE DOOR; SOMEHOW THE REMOTE KEY ACTIVATED THE SECURITY MODE: SHUTING DOWN ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE, AND LEAVING THE CONSUMER LOCKED IN AND NO WAY TO GET OUT. CONSUMER WAS LOCK IN VEHICLE FOR MORE THEN TWO HOURS BEFORE HELP ARRIVED. TWO FACTORS HELPED THE CONSUMER; 1ST. SHE WAS NOT IN A REMOTE AREA AND THE 2ND. BECAUSE THE REMOTE KEY PREVENT THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ALL THE WAY; LEAVING A SMALL CRACK BETWEEN THE DOOR ALLOWING CONSUMER TO YELL FOR HELP. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED,BUT INFORMED THE CONSUMER SHE SHOULD HAVE CARRY A EXTRA KEY. THE MAIN CONCERN WOULD BE WHAT WOULD OR COULD HAPPEN IF THE CONSUMER WAS LOCATED IN A REMOTE AREA?.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGF8329WD. Bmw 740 1998 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 740 Seats Front Assembly Power Adjust
BMW 740 1998 Safety Review #833287
BMW 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 1998.BMW 740 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST . DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTMENT; WHEN TURNING ON THE VEHICLE DRIVER'S SEAT WON'T GO BACK TO ITS PROPER RETURN WHICH MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN DRIVING, AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):DM124822820. Bmw 740 1998 problem was reported in LOCTUS GROVE, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 740 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls
BMW 740 1998 Safety Review #607622
BMW 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 740 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . RIGHT FRONT POWER WINDOW FAILED..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADD632WGT. Bmw 740 1998 problem was reported in PACIFIC PA, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 740 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 740 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 740 Electrical System
BMW 740 1998 Safety Review #606344
BMW 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 03, 1998.BMW 740 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILED. YH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGF8323WD. Bmw 740 1998 problem was reported in BUENA PARK, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970808. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 740 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW 740 Other
BMW 740 1998 Safety Review #606344
BMW 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 03, 1998.BMW 740 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with OTHER . CUP HOLDER FAILED. YH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGF8323WD. Bmw 740 1998 problem was reported in BUENA PARK, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970808. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 740 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 740 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline
BMW 740 1998 Safety Review #846451
BMW 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 740 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . ENGINE DIES INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALERINDICATED THA T COMPUTER SHOWED NO DEFECT, AND COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ9328WD. Bmw 740 1998 problem was reported in LEXINGTON, KY. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 740 1998 drive type:RWD. Bmw 740 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 740 Air Bags
BMW 740 1998 Safety Review #8023915
BMW 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2002.BMW 740 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 40MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YU1FWH718N2. Bmw 740 1998 problem was reported in JASPER, GA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 740 Equipment Mechanical Jacks
BMW 740 1998 Safety Review #10006783
BMW 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2003.BMW 740 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS . AFTER JACKING THE VEHICLE UP, THE JACK SUDDENLY COLASPED. CONSUMER FOOT WAS ALMOST INJURED AS A RESULT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH.Mileage was 57000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8329WD. Bmw 740 1998 problem was reported in FULLINGTON, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980101. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 740 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System
BMW 740 1998 Safety Review #10135163
BMW 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2005.BMW 740 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM . DT: THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW MINUTES LATER. THE CONSUMER WENT INTO ANOTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC, BUT WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED GOING INTO A COMPLETE CIRCLE. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THEY CHECKED THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND DIDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. THEY HOOKED THE VEHICLE TO DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND IT DIDN'T SHOW ANY CODES. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 25, 2005. ABOUT TWO WEEKS BEFORE THEY REPLACED A PRESSURE HOSE ON THE POWER STEERING. *JB.Mileage was 88000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8328WD. Bmw 740 1998 problem was reported in MEDLIN, GA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 740 1998 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 740 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: KEN THOMAS .
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Bmw 740 1998 systems
Air Bags 1 Review(s)
Electrical System 1 Review(s)
Electrical System Ignition 1 Review(s)
Electrical System Ignition Anti-theft Controller 1 Review(s)
Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline 1 Review(s)
Equipment Mechanical Jacks 1 Review(s)
Other 2 Review(s)
Seats Front Assembly Power Adjust 1 Review(s)
Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System 1 Review(s)
Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls 1 Review(s)
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Bmw 740 1998 Reviews
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