Consumer Complaint Detail

BMW / 740I / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005048310 Incident Date: Aug, 21 2005
Consumer's City: VINELAND Consumer's State: NJ
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: Suspension:front:control arm
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WBAGG83421D Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 30 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 31 2004
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: the contact stated there was a problem with the front suspension. a loud rattling noise was coming from the suspension area. a mechanic replaced the front control arms and sway bar links. a month later a similar noise was coming from the suspension. the mechanic determined the center tie rod assembly, tie rod ends, and idler arm failed. the vehicle is at the mechanic shop waiting for the replacement parts. the manufacturer claimed this problem was normal. *ak