Bmw 325 1985
Model 325 made in 1985 by Bmw got 1 consumer complain there are 5 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, visibility. There were some recalls concerningsteering, visibility.
Model 1985
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V138000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/01/1984 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 120261 | 02/19/1987 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 10/20/1986 | 10/21/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The two parts of the steering column disengagement element could completely disconnect if the car contacts an object in the roadway or elsewhere of sufficient mass to apply a significant force directly to the steering gearbox. consequence of defect: steering control would be lost. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bolt two specially formed plates to the disengagement element so that steering capability will be retained. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering column.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V015000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1983 to 01/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 375000 | 06/04/1993 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 02/01/1993 | 02/05/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: coolant system.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE89142 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 07/14/1989 | 10/12/1989 | BRAKES DRAG & FAIL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA90002 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 10/12/1989 | 10/30/1990 | MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE88086 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/02/1988 | 12/23/1988 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89007 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 12/23/1988 | 07/26/1989 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA92017 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/02/1992 | 03/30/1993 | HEATER CORE FAILURE | 93V015000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 04/08/1994 | 1 | ||
| Car was totally destroyed by fire, due to fuel line, smelled fuel before fire. tt | |||