Bmw 318ic 2001

Model 318ic made in 2001 by Bmw got 2 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting and steering.

318ic year 2001

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2001

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SIB-63-02-01	08/01/2010	10037025	Ready	04/27/2011
SIB-63-02-01	08/01/2010	10037025	Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm	04/27/2011
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SIB-32-04-07	06/01/2010	10036979	Ready	04/25/2011
SIB-32-04-07	06/01/2010	10036979	Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm	04/25/2011
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SIB-32-04-07	06/01/2010	10036979	Ready	04/25/2011
SIB-32-04-07	06/01/2010	10036979	Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm	04/25/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
05/01/2001		1	04/01/2001
	Manufacturer is installing bad cooling fans that allow the engine to overheat possibly causing fire. the car is undriveable and could place occupants in danger due to both the results of the overheating as well as any potential danger from having a vehicle stop on the road. unfortunately, bmwna refuses to acknowledge a problem and is even installing the same faulty part number fans, confirmed by siemens the manufacturer of the fans.*ak
TIRES
07/28/2001		1	05/01/2001
	The tire flew out from the vehicle while the car was travelling at 50m/hr. the car is equipped with tire pressure control and did not giving any warning. the tread was separated from the tire, only little remnants remain with on the realm. *ak (tiresize: 205/50r 17)