1993 BMW 318

2 recalls — 17 complaints

94V066000 Apr 11, 1994
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.
116,300 vehicles affected
94V037000 Feb 17, 1994
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.
23,500 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Dec 8, 1999
ENGINE LOST COOLANT, ENGINE MELTED, REPLACED ENGINE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 2, 1999
PROFILE GASKET LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 10, 1998
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 8, 1998
ENGINE TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY VEER FROM THE THIRD LANE TO THE SHOULDER BY THE FIRST LANE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 29, 1997
PROFILE CASE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ALL ENGINE FLUID TO SPILL ONTO FREEWAY AT SPEED. THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT WHICH NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE IT CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 9, 1997
PROFILE GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ANTI-FREEZE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 19, 1997
PROFILE GASKET FAILED DUE TO DESIGN PROBLEM, CAUSING COOLANT LEAKS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 19, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE ENGINE TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 15, 1997
PROFILE GASKET FAILED/REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 14, 1997
FAILED HEAD GASKETS CAUSED VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 25, 1997
TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET FAILED, LEAKING ANTIFREEZE ONTO ROADWAY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 18, 1997
REPLACED THE LEAKING TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Dec 28, 1995
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT
Crash 4 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Dec 19, 1995
SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK, VERY HARD TO SNAP THE BUCKLE. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jul 5, 1995
UPON FRONTAL IMPACT ESTIMATED SPEED 25-30 MPH, AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Apr 4, 1995
THE ENGINE BELTS ARE UNDER ENGINEERED AND THEY DISINTEGRATE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Feb 2, 1995
PURCHASED CAR WITH BARE WIRE EXPOSED IN WIRING LOOM WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. TT