1995 BMW 525ITA Recalls (2)

Campaign:

94V219000 on 11/21/1994

Component:

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Manufactured:

12/31/1993 - 07/31/1994

Affected:

2,180

Defect:

The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle.

Consequence:

The occupants of the vehicle would be unable to exit either from the doors or from the windows of the vehicle. drive-away protection would prevent the engine from starting.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the general control module with one containing the revised software to permit window opening with the double-lock engaged and key in the ignition.

Notes:

System: structure; door assembly; latches and locks.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, 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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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).

1995 BMW 525ITA TSB

Bulletin:

41/03/96

Component:

161000 structure:frame and members

Summary:

Wind noise diagnostics. *tw

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