Bmw 535 1991
Model 535 made in 1991 by Bmw got 1 consumer complain, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: air bags, visibility. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control.
Model 1991
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V101000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 03/01/1991 to 04/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 637 | 09/11/1992 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 07/10/1992 | 07/17/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of these vehicles are equipped with a throttle housing on which the throttle valve shaft retaining nut was not sufficiently tightened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the nut were to loosen, movement of the throttle valvecould be impaired, resulting in the vehicle being unable to decelerate when thegas pedal is released. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Those throttle housings with suspect manufacturing codes will have the throttle valve shift retaining nut torque tested, and those with insufficient nut torque will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: throttle.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| MSG0415 | 10/01/1996 | 50896 | Recall 96v110 - bmw of north america has initiated a recall campaign which involves the airbag contact ring locking tab. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 120894(4117) | 01/01/1995 | 120891(3409) | 39115 | Engine will not start. *tw | 03/16/1995 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA95013 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 03/31/1995 | 07/15/1996 | AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE | 96V110000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/02/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was under recall 98178000. but owner was not notified. vehicle broke down.towed to dealer, and was informed by mechanic that coolant system radiator cap was at fault. this had caused the problems with the water pump. consumer was unhappy for not receiving a recall notice. *ak | |||