Bmw 735 1991
Model 735 made in 1991 by Bmw got 7 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seats and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had some investigations: air bags, visibility. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. The car has one 3.4, guzzler ffs engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4, (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car |
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 - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| 110794(4089) | 12/01/1994 | 37791 | New radiator coolant hoses. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| MSG1016 | 10/01/1996 | 50897 | Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Automatic transmission failure, unable to shift into any gears, problem occurred while driving vehicle on hwy, also driver experienced loss of steering . *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Automatic transmission failure, unable to shift into any gears, causing vehicle to stall. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 4 | 08/01/1991 | |
| While driving the driver's side seat moves backwards and seat back reclines backwards. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Automatic transmission failure, unable to shift into any gears, causing vehicle to stall. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/16/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Cruise control does not disengage when brakes are applied, causing high acceleration. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 06/18/1999 | |||
| Consumer's finger got caught in window while throwing out a tooth pick. window started rolling up without hand on the switch, causing injury to her index finger. dealer notified, and informed consumer that this was a normal condition when it rained. can nhtsa provide addtional information on this matter. *ak | |||
| In cold weather turn on the heater and the front windshield cracked passenger side to the driver side . tt | |||