Bmw 318i 1991

Model 318i made in 1991 by Bmw got 9 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning air bags . The car has one 1.8, ffs engine.

318i year 1991

Model
Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 1991

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
1.8, (FFS)	4	Manual 5 gears	RWD			Premium		P - Passenger Car

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
AIR BAGS - KNEE BOLSTER
91V054000	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	from 03/01/1990 to 03/01/1990	V (Vehicle)	13500	07/23/1991	OVSC	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	04/10/1991	04/16/1991	571	208
Defect Summary	During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.
Consequence Summary	Chest deceleration exceeds maximum allowable limit whichresults in increased risk of occupant injury in a sudden stop or accident.
Corrective Summary	Repair the knee bolster to allow clearance and avoid impedance of steering column movement during frontal impact.
Notes	System: occupant crash protection; fmvss 208.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
12 14 97	08/01/1997	53501	M42 fault code 200/333. dme control unit memory chip is faulty. *ak	02/25/2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
MSG1016	10/01/1996	50897	Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw	06/17/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL

	When striking a wall head-on at 40 mph driver's air bag did not deploy. dealer has not been contacted. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
07/18/2000		0
	Consumer put key into ignition and it wouldn't turn at all. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
06/23/2003	68881	2	04/01/1991
	The vehicle experienced a coolant leak. jb the coolant leaked from a faulty profile gasket. the faulty gasket was the subject of a recall but the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin. the consumer paid for the repairs and requested reimbursement. the manufacturer reviewed the case and decided not to offer any assistance. the consumer has the old part in her possession. ts *nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04/26/2004	71117	1	07/03/1991
	Engine profile gasket for m42 engine 4cyl, 16 valve has failed allowing all coolant fluid to leak from engine.*ak
01/20/1998		1	05/04/1997
	Engine gasket failure.
11/16/1996		1	03/01/1991
	Timing case profile gaskets failed which in turn releases all coolant in the system.
OTHER
02/26/1999		1	09/01/1997
	I have recently discovered how many other vehicles of this type (bmw e30 m42) have been plaqued with this exact failure. with so many vehicles affected isn't a recall in order? this repair/fix cost me $1258.43 and bmw knew the problem existed!
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
11/01/2001		1	04/01/2000
	Driver's side seat belt buckle will not latch and passenger's side seat belt will latch intermittently. dealer and manufacturer were notified. ak manufactuer and dealer unwilling to help, consumer replaced with second hand parts. tt

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
OH	NORTH OLMSTED	44070	GANLEY WESTSIDE IMPORTS	440-734-2000