Bmw 318 1985

Model 318 made in 1985 by Bmw got 2 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seat belts. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, visibility. There were some recalls concerningsteering, visibility.

318 year 1985

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1985

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
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
86V138000	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	from 09/01/1984 to 07/01/1986	V (Vehicle)	120261	02/19/1987	MFR	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	10/20/1986	10/21/1986
Defect Summary	The two parts of the steering column disengagement element could completely disconnect if the car contacts an object in the roadway or elsewhere of sufficient mass to apply a significant force directly to the steering gearbox. consequence of defect: steering control would be lost.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Bolt two specially formed plates to the disengagement element so that steering capability will be retained.
Notes	System: steering column.vehicle description: passenger cars.
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA89007	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	12/23/1988	07/26/1989	BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
	There is no summary currently available
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
03/20/1995		0
	Radiator cap failed after recall work performed (93v-015), causing vehicle to overheat. *skd
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
05/05/1997
	The female part of the buckle on the driver's side completely disintegrates. both plastic sides fall off which caused the buckle not to latch. the owner replaced the portion of buckle with a used part in may of 97. the part needs to be replaced again. *ak