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1990 BMW 318

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 4 TSBs

94V066000 Apr 11, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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
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.
Remedy
A REDESIGNED FEED FUEL HOSE AND HOSE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ALLEVIATE THE FUEL SEEPAGE.
116,300 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Feb 15, 1996
THE FUMES OF GASOLINE SEEM TO BE DEGRADING THE PLASTIC MEMBRANE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK (FUEL TANK IS BUBLING)*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Feb 15, 1996
THE FUMES OF GASOLINE SEEM TO BE DEGRADING THE PLASTIC MEMBRANE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK (FUEL TANK IS BUBLING)*AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 BMW 318

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
140000 AIR BAGS1
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS1
MSG0415 Oct 1, 1996
140000 AIR BAGS
RECALL 96V110 - BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INITIATED A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH INVOLVES THE AIRBAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB. *TW
MSG1016 Oct 1, 1996
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW
120894(4117) Jan 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE WILL NOT START. *TW
320193(3752) Apr 1, 1993
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NEW STYLE STEERING COLUMN. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW 318

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA95013 Opened: Mar 31, 1995 , Closed: Jul 15, 1996
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991
AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA92017 Opened: Jun 2, 1992 , Closed: Mar 30, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984
HEATER CORE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA89007 Opened: Dec 23, 1988 , Closed: Jul 26, 1989
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
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BMW 318 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 318 across all model years (1984, 1994).

17 Total Recalls
170 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
25 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 318 - Year by Year

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1995 0 28 View
1994 1 26 View
1993 2 17 View
1992 4 17 View
1991 3 47 View
1990 (current) 1 2
1989 1 0 View
1985 2 2 View
1984 3 4 View

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