Bmw 318i 1996
Model 318i made in 1996 by Bmw got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1996
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V131000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 07/01/1992 to 07/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 410000 | 10/30/1997 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/19/1997 | 08/29/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. it is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 12 15 96 | 02/01/1997 | 52259 | M44 misfire faults 50, 51, 52 or 53. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 12/15/96 | 12/01/1996 | 50632 | M44 misfire faults 50, 51, 52 or 53. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 65/17/96 | 10/01/1996 | 50671 | Whining noise during cd operation. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 12 15 96 | 11/01/1997 | 12 15 96 | 6089811 | Rough idle | 02/25/2000 |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 54/09/96 | 11/01/1996 | 50690 | Sunroof fails to close. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 1 | 05/10/1996 | |
| Consumer states while driving approximately 40mph, she hit a cement wall and the airbags did not deploy.*jb vehicle totalled and consumer was injured.. *tt | |||
| 08/17/1999 | |||
| While driving 70 mph, the vehicle pulled to the left and lost control. hit an embankment. upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/08/2003 | 26653 | 1 | 08/03/1996 |
| When the consumer shifted gears, the gear went into neutral. *jb replaced manual transmission and throw-out bearing due to excessive wear . *tt | |||