Bmw 525ia 1994
Model 525ia made in 1994 by Bmw got 7 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding structure, unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages.
Model 1994
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V178000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 02/01/1988 to 11/30/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 340000 | 03/31/1999 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/04/1998 | 08/14/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. if the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 31, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V219000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1994 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 2180 | 02/10/1995 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 11/08/1994 | 11/22/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The occupants of the vehicle would be unable to exit either from the doors or from the windows of the vehicle. drive-away protection would prevent the engine from starting. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the general control module with one containing the revised software to permit window opening with the double-lock engaged and key in the ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure; door assembly; latches and locks.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 41/03/96 | 11/01/1996 | 50679 | Wind noise diagnostics. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| MSG1117 | 10/07/1996 | 50898 | Announcement that owners of vehicles involved in recalls 96v110 and 96v111 will be combined into one mailing. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 165000 | ||
| Vehicle in motion with defrost on, smoke came from defrost vent on dashboard, filling car instantly with smoke. pulled off highway, opened windows, smoke clears then moved car approximately 200ft.off main route to side street. smoke and flames immediately came out of the defrost vent. used 3 abc fire extinguishers, failing to contain the fire before the fire department arrived with 2 pumpers, and had to use afff foam to manage the fire due to high amounts of magnesium in the car. the newly purchased car was in very good condition, the car and contents are a total loss. researched on line, found multiple reports of the same exact issue in this model, this was not unique. also was not able to find any reports of recall for this defect. also, will be contacting bmw of north america today. | |||
| 10/02/2005 | 100000 | 1 | 06/01/1994 |
| My car burst into flames while driving. the flames were coming from under the back seat. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experienced heater core failure due to a defect in the radiator cap (98v-178) recall. *mjs | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 05/10/1997 | |||
| Right side windshield wiper arm contact hood on each downstroke. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | BROOKLYN | LIFE QUALITY BMW | 718-272-0555 |