Bmw 535i 1994
Model 535i made in 1994 by Bmw got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
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 | |||||
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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). |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
Driver's side seat belt does not buckle properly. the manufacturer has been notified. seat belt will be repaired at the owner's expense. *ak | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
03/29/2005 | 1 | ||
While backing out of the parking lot vehicle suddenly accelerated. driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle , and it crashed into a parked vehicle. no injuries reported. vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. *ak |