Bmw 325 1986
Model 325 made in 1986 by Bmw got 10 consumer complains there are 4 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and latches/locks/linkages. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, visibility. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, steering and visibility.
Model 1986
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V151000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 07/01/1985 to 09/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 97300 | 03/20/1987 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 11/10/1986 | 11/14/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: switch plunger could jam, rendering brake lights either inoperative or continuously illiminated, regardless of brake pedal operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace brake light switch with revised switch with increased electrical load capacity. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brake light switch. vehicle description: passenger cars with high brake lights. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| EA90002 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 10/12/1989 | 10/30/1990 | MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE89142 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 07/14/1989 | 10/12/1989 | BRAKES DRAG & FAIL | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| DP92004 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 03/03/1992 | 06/02/1992 | DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES | ||
| Defective heater cores | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 7 | 08/07/1986 | |
| Car has overheated since 2000. i have called the dealership several times and they keep telling me there is no recall for my 86 bmw 325 but i just looked up recalls and saw were overheating was a problem for this year model car. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| Constant heating problem, on and off at times, engine got hot and rod started knocking nhtsa id # 93v01500,# 86v151000. . *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 01/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Air conditioning is not powerful enough. *skd | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 07/28/1990 | |||
| Vehicle was jacked up at left front jack point on perfectly flat concrete floor, it rolled rearward, jack footing slipped and vehicle fell on victim. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 04/10/2006 | 1 | ||
| Defect in electronic locking device. unable to open passenger doors (front and back), either manually (from inside) or with key (from outside). have scheduled an appointment to have parts repaired or replaced. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 12/22/1996 | 0 | ||
| Daughter driving, passengers/driver had on seat belts, clear/sunny day, another car tailgating fast. started slowing to make lane change, car skidded, brakes locked up, car rolled 6 times, car upside down, driver thrown to passenger's side roof. seatbelt did not hold. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 12/22/1996 | 0 | ||
| Daughter driving, passengers/driver had on seat belts, clear/sunny day, another car tailgating fast. started slowing to make lane change, car skidded, brakes locked up, car rolled 6 times, car upside down, driver thrown to passenger's side roof. seatbelt did not hold. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 01/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Heater is not powerful enough. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 10/16/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that dealership stated that they don't know if they can do consumers recall for free. mr | |||
| 04/24/1995 | |||
| Recall 93v015 heater:defroster:defogger; hot fluid entered compartment and burnt drivers lower leg. please describe details. tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | DALLAS | JOHN ROBERTS BMW |