Consumer Complaint Detail

BMW / 740IL / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 002092278 Incident Date: Apr, 25 2002
Consumer's City: SAN ANTONIO Consumer's State: TX
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC
Model Name: 740IL Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WBAGJ8326WD Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 27 2002 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 31 2000
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Radiator blew at 70mph on the freeway. this is a known problem with this model and bmw noth america refuses to admit there is a problem. luckily no injuries were caused, but easily could have as the entire engine bay was sprayed with hot coolant. antifreeze also sprayed down side of vehicle. *ak