Consumer Complaint Detail

BMW / 740I / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005003509 Incident Date: Jan, 17 2005
Consumer's City: MORGAN HILL Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC
Model Name: 740I Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Visibility:power window devices and controls
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WBAGG83471D Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 20 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 07 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Driver's window regulator failed/broke with window in down position. this is the second time that particular regulator has failed. last year, the right rear window regulator failed - i was able to raise that window manually. if the right rear window switch is activated, the motor will continue to run until the opposite direction is selected on the switch. both failures were accompanied by a sound similar to breaking glass. i noted today when operating the left rear window (to minimize the buffeting at speed because of the left front window which is stuck half-way down), the same type of noise was evident when operated. i have purposely not operated the windows excessively because i have believed the window regulator to be a weak point on the seven series bmw's. a fellow co-worker with the same year and model replaced both rear regulators on one visit to the dealership. i believe that this condition could potentially be serious and should be investigated, and not dismissed as routine wear & tear or maintenance. *nm