VIN WBAGJ8329VDM04631

Vehicle identification record for VIN WBAGJ8329VDM04631. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN WBAGJ8329VDM04631

VIN
WBAGJ8329VDM04631
Make
BMW
Model year
1997
Country
Germany
Record status
brake damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
10E021000 27/05/2010 View details
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.

Recall 2 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
97V140000 22/08/1997 View details
Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ROAD GRIT AND GRAVEL ASSOCIATED WITH WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS CAN PENETRATE THE RUBBER OF THE LOWER FRONT SPRING MOUNTS AND ACCUMULATE IN THE MOUNTS CAUSING NOTCHES OR PITS TO DEVELOP. THESE NOTCHES CAN DEVELOP CRACKS RESULTING IN BREAKAGE OF A BOTTOM COIL OF THE SPRING.

Consequence

THE VEHICLE'S RIDE HEIGHT COULD BE AFFECTED CAUSING NOISE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE'S DYNAMIC STABILITY CAN BE AFFECTED REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND LOWER SPRING MOUNTS.

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Crash Test & Safety Ratings

No NHTSA crash-test rating returned

No matching U.S. NCAP safety rating was found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Premium
City 15 MPG
Highway 22 MPG
Combined 18 MPG
Engine displacement 4.4 L
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 5-spd
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 493.72222222222223 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $4200
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WBA WMI · GJ8329 VDS · VDM04631 VIS
WMI WBA World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS GJ8329 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS VDM04631 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code V Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code D Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make BMW
Model 740iL
Model year 1997
Manufacturer BMW AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Series 7-Series
Displacement 4.40 L
Cylinders 8
Engine power 282 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city DINGOLFING
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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