Bmw 318 1984
Model 318 made in 1984 by Bmw got 4 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and visibility. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, visibility.
Model 1984
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V058000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1983 to 10/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 11000 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/06/1985 | 05/13/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The idle control valve which controls idle speed by varying the amount of intake air that bypasses the throttle plate is subject to backfire into the intake manifold. such backfire can damage the valve and cause the idle valve plate to remain open. consequence of defect: this will result in abnormally high idle speed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a redesigned idle control valve which can not stick open. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars.system: idle control valve. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V107000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1983 to 05/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 4748 | 12/14/1984 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 09/11/1984 | 10/09/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Water control valve in the heating system may not close completely. excessive current may begin to flow through the wiring to the control valve resulting in overheating of the wiring. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Wiring to the valve will be replaced with a wire connector that has a fuse. the fuse will prevent the occurence of an electrical overload. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: heater; heater control valve connector.consequences of defect: the wiring to the valve may begin to smoulder in theinstrument panel near the floor of the vehicle, adjacent to the left side ofthe transmission. a fire in the interior is possible and could injure vehicleoccupants.note: do not set the rotary temperature control at or within 20 degrees of thefull cold position until the vehicle is repaired. if smoke or smoulderingoccurs, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. the ignition key should then beturned off and all occupants should evacuate vehicle immediately. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V015000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1983 to 01/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 375000 | 06/04/1993 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 02/01/1993 | 02/05/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA92017 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/02/1992 | 03/30/1993 | HEATER CORE FAILURE | 93V015000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/12/1989 | |||
| After having the recall repair work done on the heater core, there is a malfunction in the cooling system, causing increased pressure that resulted in coolant leaking on consumer's feet. recall#93v015000. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/19/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the consumer noticed smoke coming from the vents. the consumer was able to pull over and lift up the hood. the consumer noticed steam coming from the engine. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the radiator needed replacement. please fill in additional information. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| The engine idled high. the dealer stated it was due to the idle control valve which needed to be replaced. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 01/12/1989 | |||
| After having the recall repair work done on the heater core, there is a malfunction in the cooling system, causing increased pressure that resulted in coolant leaking on consumer's feet. recall#93v015000. *ak | |||