NHTSA Campaign Id 95V192000; Date: Oct. 11, 1995
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.
1995 BMW 740I; 1995 BMW 740IL; 1995 BMW 750IL
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 3,000
The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw.
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a casting flaw in the right side rear axle carrier and if found, replace the carrier.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 5, 1996
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