#AWD40S License Plate
2001 BMW 540i
Arkansas, US
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Overview
The license plate number #AWD40S belongs to a BMW 540i (2001 model) and is registered in Arkansas as a passenger car manufactured by BMW AG. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the rear of the vehicle. The license plate #AWD40S was first searched on LookupAPlate on September 19, 2026, and it currently has no community reports. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
BMW
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Model
540i
Model Year
2001
Plant City
DINGOLFING
Series
5-Series
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
GERMANY
Engine
Engine Number of Cylinders
8
Displacement (CC)
4400.00
Displacement (CI)
268.4
Displacement (L)
4.40
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Brake (hp) From
282
Engine Manufacturer
BMW-AG
Exterior Body
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Dual stage Advanced Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
License Plate AWD40S
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (19V015000)
Received on 14/01/2019
Make
BMW
Model
540I
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator. Dealers will replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. The sports steering wheel has a frontal air bag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
ModelYear
2001
Conequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSAActionNumber
EA15001
ReportReceivedDate
14/01/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V015000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN (01V206000)
Received on 21/06/2001
Make
BMW
Model
540I
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. 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.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ModelYear
2001
Conequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
ReportReceivedDate
21/06/2001
NHTSACampaignNumber
01V206000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN (02V138000)
Received on 16/05/2002
Make
BMW
Model
540I
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). 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.
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ModelYear
2001
Conequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
ReportReceivedDate
16/05/2002
NHTSACampaignNumber
02V138000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE (03V421000)
Received on 24/10/2003
Make
BMW
Model
540I
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER10, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A MICROPROCESSOR IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE, WHICH ACTIVATES THE FRONT AIR BAGS, THE SIDE AIR BAGS, THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONERS, AND THE BATTERY SAFETY TERMINAL, MAY HAVE A MALFUNCTION THAT COULD LEAD TO AN UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF ONE OR MORE OF THESE COMPONENTS.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ModelYear
2001
Conequence
UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG(S) COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF AN OCCUPANT IS TOO CLOSE TO THE DEPLOYING AIR BAG(S). IN ADDITION, THE BATTERY SAFETY TERMINAL MAY ALSO BE ACTIVATED. IF THAT HAPPENS, THE STARTER CABLE WOULD BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE BATTERY, AND THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED.
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
ReportReceivedDate
24/10/2003
NHTSACampaignNumber
03V421000
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