Equipment recall 10E021000 · May 27, 2010

BMW 740i, 740iL and 1 more model

The shaft of the steering center tie rod may shear off.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: Fcp groton is recalling certain steering center drag links, p/n 32 21 1 096 057, sold from December 1, 2009 through April 9, 2010 as replacement equipment for model year 1995 through 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, and 750IL passenger vehicles. The shaft of the steering center tie rod may shear off.
Consequence: This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Fcp groton will notify owners and the tie rod will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about June 1, 2010. Owners may contact fcp groton toll-free at 1-877-634-0063.
Notes: This recall only pertains to aftermarket fcp groton steering center drag links bearing p/n 32 21 1 096 057 sold from December 1, 2009 through April 9, 2010 and has no relation to any original equipment installed on any vehicles manufactured by bmw.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 10E021000
Reported to NHTSA: May 27, 2010
Filed by: FCP GROTON, LLC
Owner notification: May 28, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 150
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Recall 10E021000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

BMW 740i (1995-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
BMW 740iL (1995-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
BMW 750iL (1995-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995

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