1992 BMW 318

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4 Recalls for 1992 BMW 318

Recall Date Component Summary
1994-04-11 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

Remedy:

A REDESIGNED FEED FUEL HOSE AND HOSE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ALLEVIATE THE FUEL SEEPAGE.
1994-02-17 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

THE ADHESIVE MATERIAL OF THE TWO PIECE THROTTLE BODY HEATER MIGRATES INTO THE CIRCULATION CHAMBER CAUSING BUILD UP OF IMPURITIES AND RESTRICTION OF FLOW WITHIN THE CHAMBER. THIS CONDITION AND WATER VAPORS FROM THE CRANK THAT FREEZES AT LOW AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES PREVENTS THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM CLOSING AS THE DRIVER RELEASES THE GAS PEDAL, CAUSING LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.

Remedy:

BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY HEATER WITH A MODIFIED HEATER.
1991-12-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM, VENTED INTO THE INTAKE TRACT OF THE ENGINE AT THE BELLOWS BOOT AHEAD OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING, ALLOWS WARM WATER VAPOR FROM THE CRANKCASE VENT TO CONDENSE AND FREEZE IN THE COLDER BELLOWS BOOT WHEN THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IS 15 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR LESS. THE BUILD UP OF ICE CAN DISLODGE AND MOVE INTO THE THROTTLE HOUSING, PREVENTING THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM FULLY CLOSING WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE GAS PEDAL.

Remedy:

REPLACE THE THROTTLE HOUSING WITH A VERSION CONTAINING A MODIFIED HEATING SYSTEM ALONG WITH REROUTING OF THE CVS HOSE. THIS WILL PREVENT ICE BUILD-UP IN THE INTAKE TRACT.
1993-02-01 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE.

Remedy:

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.
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16 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1992 BMW 318

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2004-05-10 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10073413
1996-05-20 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 984689
1996-03-13 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 980691
1996-01-11 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 977525
1995-07-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 968899
1995-02-09 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
ODI Number: 959802
2001-04-27 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
ODI Number: 886964
2001-04-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 886962
1997-07-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 814141
1998-11-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 700360
1998-08-25 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 539321
1997-07-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 517919
1997-03-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 515317
1997-01-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 514334
1996-10-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 510498
1996-12-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 512156
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2 Investigations for 1992 BMW 318

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
1995-03-31 1996-07-15 AIR BAGS
1992-06-02 1993-03-30 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
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2 Service Alerts for 1992 BMW 318

Date Description
1996-10-01 140000 AIR BAGS

RECALL 96V110 – BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INITIATED A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH INVOLVES THE AIRBAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB. *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1996-10-01 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

RECALL 96V111 – THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW

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