| Make : BMW | Model : 740ILA | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19971103 - 19971128 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V142000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981228 | Date Received by ODI: 19980622 | Date Added to Database: 19980630 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1100 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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