Bmw 318 1990

Model 318 made in 1990 by Bmw got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (visibility). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 1990

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
94V066000BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEfrom 06/01/1988 to 02/01/1993V (Vehicle)11630006/25/1994ODIBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE04/11/199404/13/1994
Defect SummaryFeed fuel hoses can harden and set over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. the clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting is unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.
Consequence SummaryFuel seepage between the feed fuel hose and the engine fitting can result in free fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Corrective SummaryA redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.
NotesSystem: fuel; fuel line fittings; metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; models 318i, 318si, 318ic, 325i, 325is, 325ix, 325ic, 525i, 535i, 735i and 735il.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 noncompliance, 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
MSG041510/01/199650896Recall 96v110 - bmw of north america has initiated a recall campaign which involves the airbag contact ring locking tab. *tw06/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
120894(4117)01/01/1995120891(3409)39115Engine will not start. *tw03/16/1995
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
MSG101610/01/199650897Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw06/17/1997
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
320193(3752)04/01/199339557New style steering column. *tw11/01/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
EA92017BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE06/02/199203/30/1993HEATER CORE FAILURE93V015000
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Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
02/15/1996
 The fumes of gasoline seem to be degrading the plastic membrane of the plastic fuel tank (fuel tank is bubling)*ak