Bmw 525 1989
Model 525 made in 1989 by Bmw got 3 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
Model 1989
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 | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V174000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 08/01/1988 to 06/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 15900 | 03/17/1993 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 12/02/1992 | 12/21/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The 80-ampere fusible link located in the engine compartment can develop mechanical weakness due to aging and thermal stresses, and can break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the fusible link breaks, the total vehicle electricalsystem would be interrupted by the open circuit. all electrical systems wouldbe involved, and the engine would not start, or would stop, if running. thiswould result in loss of power to the vehicle without prior warning, loss ofhazard warning lights, loss of lights at night and possibly a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reroute the electrical cables in the engine compartment to reduce the current flow through the fusible link, and replace the old fusible link. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical system.vehicle description: passenger vehicles, models 525i and 525ia. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V066000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 06/01/1988 to 02/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 116300 | 06/25/1994 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 04/11/1994 | 04/13/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Feed fuel hoses can harden and set over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. the clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting is unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel seepage between the feed fuel hose and the engine fitting can result in free fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel line fittings; metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; models 318i, 318si, 318ic, 325i, 325is, 325ix, 325ic, 525i, 535i, 735i and 735il.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V016000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 05/01/1987 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 62000 | 03/08/1990 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 01/30/1990 | 02/06/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under certain conditions, front seat center, fold-down arm rest may contact the safety belt buckle, causing damage to the release button and preventing the belt tongue from latching when buckling up. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Occupant would not be properly restrained and could be injured in the event of a sudden stop or accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front seat safety belt buckles with shorter version that will not contact the armrests. note: owner notification date; 2/90 is prepared in draft form. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: safety belt buckle.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 130792(3700) | 08/01/1993 | 39552 | Feed fuel hoses update. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/30/1994 | |||
| Was in an accident and the air bag didn't deploy. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Electrical system problems, causing cluster module/power windows/alarm/power door locks to fail. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 02/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Instrument cluster failed, causing failure of dashboard and engine safety warning systems. *skd | |||