Bmw 325 1988
Model 325 made in 1988 by Bmw got 9 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningvehicle speed control, visibility.
Model 1988
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V031000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/01/1987 to 02/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1256 | 04/29/1988 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 03/15/1988 | 03/21/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The oil dipstick tube attaching bracket may have been bent during production or scheduled maintenance, reducing the clearance between the dipstick ring and the throttle bellcrank lever. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This reduced clearance may inhibit the return of thethrottle to a fully closed idle position, when the accelerator pedal isreleased. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Requires the cutting off the outboard end of the throttle bellcrank lever to provide necessary clearance. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: accelerator/throttle.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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| When consumer's husband was changing the left front tire, the jack collapsed and broke his left forearm. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 02/06/1996 | |||
| The jack came with car collapsed on the person working on the car breaking his arm and denting the door *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/30/1989 | 5 | ||
| Vehicle stalls in traffic due to defective fuel pump. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failure. *aw | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 01/09/1996 | |||
| The transfer case on the vehicle froze up and caused the vehicle to stop abruptly while driving.please describe. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| While driving, the driver's side seat belt comes loose. please describe. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 5 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| Prior to recall 93v-015 the vehicle experienced numerous and constant problems and repairs regarding the coolant system, consumer asking for reimbursement. *yh | |||