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1994 Bmw 325

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

in a fmvss no. 208 30 miles-per-hour compliance test, an unbelted test driver dummy's chest maximum resultant acceleration was 70.8 g's, which exceeds the maximum allowable value of 60 g's. also, the unbelted passenger dummy's left femur maximum load was 2361 lbs, which exceeds maximum allowable value of 2250 lbs. the vehicles do not comply with fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an accident, the occupant will be subjected to an increased risk of injury.

Recall Notes

on automatic transmission models only, the dealer will replace the transmission support crossmember with a crossmember used on the manual transmission model. also, the transmission rear bushing supports will be replaced with bushing having different performance characteristics. the steering column front support bearing at the firewall will be replaced with a modified part using a teflon inner surface and teflon spray will be applied to the column housing in the area of the bearing. a brace will be added between the knee bolster support and the steering column.

1993 Bmw 325

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

in a fmvss no. 208 30 miles-per-hour compliance test, an unbelted test driver dummy's chest maximum resultant acceleration was 70.8 g's, which exceeds the maximum allowable value of 60 g's. also, the unbelted passenger dummy's left femur maximum load was 2361 lbs, which exceeds maximum allowable value of 2250 lbs. the vehicles do not comply with fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an accident, the occupant will be subjected to an increased risk of injury.

Recall Notes

on automatic transmission models only, the dealer will replace the transmission support crossmember with a crossmember used on the manual transmission model. also, the transmission rear bushing supports will be replaced with bushing having different performance characteristics. the steering column front support bearing at the firewall will be replaced with a modified part using a teflon inner surface and teflon spray will be applied to the column housing in the area of the bearing. a brace will be added between the knee bolster support and the steering column.

1993 Bmw 325

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

a redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.

1993 Bmw 325

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Corrective Action

vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

1992 Bmw 325

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

a redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.

1992 Bmw 325

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

the vehicle failed to comply with fmvss 208. the driver's chest resultant acceleration exceeded the allowable 60 g's in a crash test when the seat height changes adjustment under severe frontal impact.

Corrective Action

the driver of a vehicle faces increased risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Recall Notes

install a damper on the underside of the driver's seat cushion, between the cushion frame and the seat track. in a severe frontal impact the damper will hydraulically lock, preventing a change in seat height.

1992 Bmw 325

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Corrective Action

vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

1991 Bmw 325

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

a redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.

1991 Bmw 325

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Corrective Action

vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

1991 Bmw 325

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring

Consequence of Defect

the screw that secures the wiper switch at one location and which also provides a ground for the wiper circuit, loosens as the switch is operated over a long period of time. as the screw continues to loosen the ground for the wiper circuit is intermittently or completely lost.

Corrective Action

the intermittent or complete loss of the wiper circuitground causes the wipers to operate erratically or not at all, resulting inreduced visibility for the driver in inclement weather conditions.

Recall Notes

relocate the wiper switch ground wire attachment on the steering column.

1990 Bmw 325

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

a redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.

1990 Bmw 325

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Corrective Action

vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

1989 Bmw 325

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

a redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.

1989 Bmw 325

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Corrective Action

vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

1988 Bmw 325

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Corrective Action

vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

1988 Bmw 325

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

the oil dipstick tube attaching bracket may have been bent during production or scheduled maintenance, reducing the clearance between the dipstick ring and the throttle bellcrank lever.

Corrective Action

this reduced clearance may inhibit the return of thethrottle to a fully closed idle position, when the accelerator pedal isreleased.

Recall Notes

requires the cutting off the outboard end of the throttle bellcrank lever to provide necessary clearance.

1987 Bmw 325

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Corrective Action

vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

1987 Bmw 325

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Light

Consequence of Defect

brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.

Corrective Action

consequence of defect: switch plunger could jam, rendering brake lights either inoperative or continuously illiminated, regardless of brake pedal operation.

Recall Notes

replace brake light switch with revised switch with increased electrical load capacity.

1986 Bmw 325

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Corrective Action

vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

1986 Bmw 325

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the two parts of the steering column disengagement element could completely disconnect if the car contacts an object in the roadway or elsewhere of sufficient mass to apply a significant force directly to the steering gearbox. consequence of defect: steering control would be lost.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

bolt two specially formed plates to the disengagement element so that steering capability will be retained.

1986 Bmw 325

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Light

Consequence of Defect

brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.

Corrective Action

consequence of defect: switch plunger could jam, rendering brake lights either inoperative or continuously illiminated, regardless of brake pedal operation.

Recall Notes

replace brake light switch with revised switch with increased electrical load capacity.

1985 Bmw 325

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Corrective Action

vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

1985 Bmw 325

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the two parts of the steering column disengagement element could completely disconnect if the car contacts an object in the roadway or elsewhere of sufficient mass to apply a significant force directly to the steering gearbox. consequence of defect: steering control would be lost.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

bolt two specially formed plates to the disengagement element so that steering capability will be retained.

1984 Bmw 325

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Corrective Action

vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.