BMW 740IL, 740I +1 more: Steering — connection

Affects BMW 740IL, 740I, 750IL · 1995–2001 — about 150 vehicles.

The hazard

THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational