1989 BMW 325 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

93V015000 on 02/04/1993

Component:

Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core

Manufactured:

12/31/1982 - 12/31/1992

Affected:

375,000

Defect:

The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Consequence:

Vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Correction:

Dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

Notes:

System: coolant system.vehicle description: passenger cars.

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Campaign:

94V066000 on 04/12/1994

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

05/31/1988 - 01/31/1993

Affected:

116,300

Defect:

Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. the clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting is unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.

Consequence:

Fuel seepage between the feed fuel hose and the engine fitting can result in free fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

Correction:

A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.

Notes:

System: fuel; fuel line fittings; metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; models 318i, 318si, 318ic, 325i, 325is, 325ix, 325ic, 525i, 535i, 735i and 735il.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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