Bmw 318ic 1995
Model 318ic made in 1995 by Bmw got 6 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and vehicle speed control.
Model 1995
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V178000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 03/01/1991 to 11/30/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 340000 | 03/31/1999 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/04/1998 | 08/14/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. if the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 31, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V071000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1994 to 03/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 5200 | 08/28/1995 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 04/03/1995 | 04/14/1995 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | An overstatement was made of the vehicle load capacity and designated seating capacity on the tire information placard. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 110, tire selection and rims. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: loading of the vehicle beyond the capacity weight can cause tire and vehicle damage that can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be mailed a revised placard containg the correct vehicle and designated seating capacities and instructions for installing the placard on their vehicles. if owners prefer, their dealer can install the placard for them. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; tire reserve load label; fmvss no. 110.vehicle description: sedan and convertible model passenger vehicles. note: if you do not receive a revised label free of charge within a reasonable time, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V131000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 02/01/1994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 72/07/96 | 12/01/1996 | 50678 | Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 61 19 96 | 01/01/1997 | 52227 | Central locking switch - certain central locking switches may be overly sensitive to vibration, such as that encountered when driving over rough road surfaces - in such cases, the doors of the vehicle could be centrally locked without touch | 07/17/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 41/03/96 | 11/01/1996 | 50679 | Wind noise diagnostics. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 2 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Bmw 3 series +z3 knowm to have this problem/dealer wouldn't fix not under warranty had to fix it myself. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 10/21/2006 | 0 | 11/06/2005 | |
| I purchased a 318ic from a used car lot and the vehicle caught fire. i have obtained information on the vehicle which the dealer should have made me aware of, including recall information. the recall and the information was not disclosed. the vehicle caught fire as a result of the obtained information. *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 98000 | 1 | ||
| The two front seat belts and the two rear seat belts did not retract. dealer informed the consumer that the seat belt system needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 98000 | 1 | ||
| The two front seat belts and the two rear seat belts did not retract. dealer informed the consumer that the seat belt system needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 07/30/2001 | |||
| When cruise control is set the only way to turn off is to manually pull handle down. brake pedal will not release cruise control. took to dealer, and they said it was brake light switch. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/30/2001 | |||
| When cruise control is set the only way to turn off is to manually pull handle down. brake pedal will not release cruise control. took to dealer, and they said it was brake light switch. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | COLLINGSWOOD | 08108 | LONGOS | 8568548400 |