Bmw 318i 1997

Model 318i made in 1997 by Bmw got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, fuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

318i year 1997

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 1997

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
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
AIR BAGS
72 08 97	02/01/1998		600300	Various information regarding deactivation of airbags. *yc	05/06/1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
16 01 98	03/01/1998		600874	Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc	06/10/1998
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
12 15 96	11/01/1997	12 15 96	6089811	Rough idle	02/25/2000

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
06/01/2002	78000	1
	Board level failure on automatic temperature control unit. failure so widespread that no oem or renewed parts dealer has inventory. *nlm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
07/30/2003	96800	1
	Consumer called complaining about having problems with the ignition switch. also stated that when this happened she could not turn the vehicle off. dealer was contacted and stated that is a manufacturer defect and to call this agency and report it. *ph
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
08/12/2004	89002	1	09/23/2002
	While driving 65 mph engine check light remained on, and exhaust fumes were coming into the vehicle while the windows were closed. consumer stated there was a recall on website concerning the catalytic converter oxygen sensor . not able to locate that information in our data base. *ak
TIRES
01/02/1997		1	12/20/1996
	Possible design of all four tires experienced failure (michelin 185/65r15). *yc
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
06/14/2002		1	02/01/1998
	Original equipment on a 1998, bmw, 318i with 30283 miles. driving 65 mph consumer heard noise coming from passenger's rear of vehicle. tire tread had separated, causing $ 4000.00 damage to vehicle.*ak continental touring 205/60r15 91h ch95
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
01/02/1997		1	12/20/1996
	Heater core failed. *yc