1993 BMW 7-Series Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1993
BMW 7-Series is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1993 BMW 7-Series and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1993 BMW 7-Series
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | N/A |
| Fuel Economy: | N/ A mpg |
| Transmissions: | 5 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Rear Wheel Drive |
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1993 7-Series Recalls
AUG 04, 1998 | Recall ID#
39849
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN... More Details
AUG 04, 1998 |
750ILA
| Recall ID#
39849
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 04, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
750ILA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
340000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN...
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Consequence:
IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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AUG 04, 1998 | Recall ID#
39841
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN... More Details
AUG 04, 1998 |
740ILA
| Recall ID#
39841
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 04, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
740ILA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
340000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN...
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Consequence:
IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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AUG 04, 1998 | Recall ID#
39497
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN... More Details
AUG 04, 1998 |
740IA
| Recall ID#
39497
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 04, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
740IA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
340000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN...
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Consequence:
IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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AUG 04, 1998 | Recall ID#
39482
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN... More Details
AUG 04, 1998 |
735IA
| Recall ID#
39482
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 04, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
735IA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
340000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN...
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Consequence:
IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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JUL 01, 1996 | Recall ID#
18274
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION. More Details
JUL 01, 1996 |
740IL
| Recall ID#
18274
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 01, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
740IL |
| Potential Units Affected: |
180000 |
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Summary:
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION.
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Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ON, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION. FOLLOWING DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STOPPING, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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AUG 19, 1997 | Recall ID#
18264
THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE... More Details
AUG 19, 1997 |
740I
| Recall ID#
18264
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 19, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
740I |
| Potential Units Affected: |
410000 |
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Summary:
THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE...
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN. IT HIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE CAR MIGHT NOT DECELERATE AS EXPECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING STEEL CLIP ON THE OUTER TUBE OF EACH CABLE IN THE AREA OF THE ADJUSTING SCREW AND PLASTIC BUSHING. THE CLIP IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE OUTER TUBE FROM DISLODGING FROM THE BUSHING.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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JUL 01, 1996 | Recall ID#
18263
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION. More Details
JUL 01, 1996 |
740I
| Recall ID#
18263
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 01, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
740I |
| Potential Units Affected: |
180000 |
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Summary:
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION.
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Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ON, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION. FOLLOWING DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STOPPING, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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JAN 03, 1994 | Recall ID#
4592
THE THROTTLE CABLE'S TUBE (OUTER CASING) CONTAINS A BEND THAT LEADS TO INCREASED LOADING OF THE INNER CABLE, CAUSING IT TO BREAK. More Details
JAN 03, 1994 |
740
| Recall ID#
4592
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 03, 1994 |
| Model Affected: |
740 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
2306 |
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Summary:
THE THROTTLE CABLE'S TUBE (OUTER CASING) CONTAINS A BEND THAT LEADS TO INCREASED LOADING OF THE INNER CABLE, CAUSING IT TO BREAK.
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Consequence:
BREAKAGE OF THE INNER CABLE WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RETURN OR REMAIN AT IDLE. LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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