FCP Groton Recalls Steering Drag Links for BMW 7 Series Vehicles
FCP Groton is recalling aftermarket steering center drag links for 1995-2001 BMW 740i, 740il, and 750il vehicles because the shaft may shear off, causing loss of control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering linkage) where the source text explicitly states the condition could result in serious injury or death, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
FCP Groton, LLC is recalling certain aftermarket steering center drag links, part number 32 21 1 096 057, sold between December 1, 2009, and April 9, 2010. These parts were sold as replacement equipment for model year 1995 through 2001 BMW 740i, 740il, and 750il passenger vehicles. The recall affects approximately 150 units and does not pertain to original equipment installed by BMW.
The defect involves the shaft of the steering center tie rod, which may shear off. This condition could result, without warning, in an immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, potentially leading to serious injury or death.
Owners will be notified by FCP Groton, 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW 740IL, 740I, 750IL
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- FCP GROTON, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering Component
- Affected units
- 150
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- 740IL
- 740I
- 750IL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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