Vehicle recall 95V192000 · October 11, 1995
BMW 740i, 740iL and 1 more model
The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw.
- Consequence
- It is possible that the right side rear axle carrier eye could crack and break while driving causing a loss of control and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a casting flaw in the right side rear axle carrier and if found, replace the carrier.
- Notes
- System: suspension; single axle; rear.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V192000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 11, 1995
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- January 5, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
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