1995 BMW 318I Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 97V131000 on 08/28/1997
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1992 - 07/29/1997
- 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:
- 02/28/1991 - 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).
1995 BMW 318I TSBs (5)
- Bulletin:
- 72/07/96
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 41/03/96
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Wind noise diagnostics. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 54/09/96
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Sunroof fails to close. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 24/03/96
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission shudder. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 12 14 97
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- M42 fault code 200/333. dme control unit memory chip is faulty. *ak
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