NHTSA recall 97V-140 (97V140000)

suspension recall reported August 22, 1997 - about 29,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V140000
Also written as: 97V-140
Reported: August 22, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~29,000
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ROAD GRIT AND GRAVEL ASSOCIATED WITH WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS CAN PENETRATE THE RUBBER OF THE LOWER FRONT SPRING MOUNTS AND ACCUMULATE IN THE MOUNTS CAUSING NOTCHES OR PITS TO DEVELOP. THESE NOTCHES CAN DEVELOP CRACKS RESULTING IN BREAKAGE OF A BOTTOM COIL OF THE SPRING.

Why it is dangerous

THE VEHICLE'S RIDE HEIGHT COULD BE AFFECTED CAUSING NOISE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE'S DYNAMIC STABILITY CAN BE AFFECTED REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND LOWER SPRING MOUNTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-140 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

BMW 740I - 1995, 1996, 1997

BMW 740IL - 1995, 1996, 1997

BMW 750IL - 1995, 1996, 1997

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.