1992 BMW 525I Recalls (4)

Campaign:
96V111000 on 07/07/1996
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
Manufactured:
12/31/1989 - 02/28/1994
Affected:
180,000
Defect:
The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
Consequence:
If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; switch; brake light. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin august 5, 1996. 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.

Campaign:
96V110000 on 07/07/1996
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
06/30/1990 - 02/29/1992
Affected:
75,000
Defect:
The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
Consequence:
If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. the air bag readiness indicator lamp (srs or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.
Notes:
System: interior; passive restraint; air bag; driver. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin august 5, 1996. 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.

Campaign:
97V131000 on 08/28/1997
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
03/31/1988 - 12/29/1995
Affected:
410,000
Defect:
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. it is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
Consequence:
This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. 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.

Campaign:
98V178000 on 08/13/1998
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Manufactured:
01/31/1988 - 11/29/1994
Affected:
340,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. if the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
Consequence:
If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Notes:
Owner notification began march 31, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1992 BMW 525I TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
MSG0415
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Recall 96v110 - bmw of north america has initiated a recall campaign which involves the airbag contact ring locking tab. *tw
Bulletin:
MSG1016
Component:
125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
Summary:
Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw
Bulletin:
MSG1117
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Announcement that owners of vehicles involved in recalls 96v110 and 96v111 will be combined into one mailing. *tw

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