1994 BMW 318 Recall
- Campaign:
- 94V037000 on 02/28/1994
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1992 - 12/31/1993
- Affected:
- 23,500
- Defect:
- The adhesive material of the two piece throttle body heater migrates into the circulation chamber causing build up of impurities and restriction of flow within the chamber. this condition and water vapors from the crank that freezes at low ambient air temperatures prevents the throttle plate from closing as the driver releases the gas pedal, causing loss of throttle control.
- Consequence:
- If loss of throttle control from the frozen throttle body occurs while the vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur.
- Correction:
- Bmw dealers will replace the throttle body heater with a modified heater.
- Notes:
- System: fuel; fuel injection system.vehicle description: passenger vehicles, model 318i and 318is.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 noncompliane, please contact bmw service center at 1-201-573-2100. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
1994 BMW 318 TSBs (7)
- Bulletin:
- 120794(4116)
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 720294(4138)
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- internal software problem in zae control module causing srs warning lamp illumination. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 510894(4129)
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- dash warping above center vent. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 640594(4123)
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- ratcheting/clicking noise from a/c compressor after turn-off. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 720294(4138)
- Component:
- 034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 72/07/96
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw
- Bulletin:
- MSG1016
- Component:
- 125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
- Summary:
- Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw
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