Bmw 535 1989
Model 535 made in 1989 by Bmw got 11 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, 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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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 |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
130792(3700) | 08/01/1993 | 39552 | Feed fuel hoses update. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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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 |
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COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
03/06/1995 | |||
Horn will not blow due to electrical short or wiring failure. repaired twice. please describe details. tt | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
Computer system fails. *dh | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
09/10/1995 | 0 | ||
While driving vehicle with sunroof partially opened, sunroof opened fully and failed to operate. | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
09/04/1995 | 4 | ||
Power door locks failed. | |||
09/10/1995 | 0 | ||
Power door locks failed, causing doors not to open. | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
07/07/1995 | 7 | ||
Throttle system failed, causing engine to surge/loss of control. *dsh | |||
02/27/1995 | 7 | ||
Vehicle gas pedal jammed (attorney for client). *tw | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
07/07/1995 | 7 | ||
Accelerator pedal stuck, causing accident. *sd | |||
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
09/04/1995 | 4 | ||
Power windows failed. | |||
09/10/1995 | 0 | ||
Power windows failed. *ak | |||
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
09/04/1995 | 4 | ||
Sun roof opened all the way prior to failing. *dsh |