Bmw 525ia 1995

Model 525ia made in 1995 by Bmw got 4 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages.

525ia year 1995

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 1995

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
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	Item no.	Summary	Added
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
31 01 97	01/01/1997	52231	Corrosion protection inside front axle tubular cross member. *tw	07/17/1997
41/03/96	11/01/1996	50679	Wind noise diagnostics. *tw	05/27/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
AIR BAGS
03/20/1999		1	04/01/1997
	Air bag warning comes on/off, light indicating system defect
02/07/1995		1	12/01/1995
	No deployment of air bag during collision, resulting in injuries.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
02/19/2006	173800	1	08/20/1995
	Dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle the coolant light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic replaced the radiator and hoses, gasket valve cover, regulator switch and determined the engine may be damaged. there is a nhtsa recall, # 98v178000, regarding the engine and engine cooling system. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
02/19/2006	173800	1	08/20/1995
	Dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle the coolant light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic replaced the radiator and hoses, gasket valve cover, regulator switch and determined the engine may be damaged. there is a nhtsa recall, # 98v178000, regarding the engine and engine cooling system. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.