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
90V016000Jan 30, 1990
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND PREVENTING THE BELT TONGUE FROM LATCHING WHEN BUCKLING UP.
Remedy: REPLACE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES WITH SHORTER VERSION THAT WILL NOT CONTACT THE ARMRESTS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE; 2/90 IS PREPARED IN DRAFT FORM.
62,000 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYDec 7, 1999
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO UNLOCK AFTER USE. LOCKING MECHANISM BROKE. ALSO, SEAT ADJUSTER RAIL HAD COLLAPSED, CAUSING SEAT TO LEAN TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHEN GOING UP HILL. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK
SEATSDec 7, 1999
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO UNLOCK AFTER USE. LOCKING MECHANISM BROKE. ALSO, SEAT ADJUSTER RAIL HAD COLLAPSED, CAUSING SEAT TO LEAN TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHEN GOING UP HILL. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEMApr 24, 1999
COOLING SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE. SAID DEFECT IS NOW THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL TO FIX THE ADMITTED DEFECT BY BMW OF NORTH AMERICA INC, RECALL NO. 98V-178000. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSApr 1, 1997
BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHApr 1, 1997
BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
SEATSApr 1, 1997
BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMOct 11, 1996
THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN A RAIN STORM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSJun 28, 1996
PERSISTENT GAS FUMES IN PASSENGER AREA, DUE TO FUEL LINE HOSE/FITTINGS AFTER RECALL. (94V066000) *DH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYMay 30, 1995
DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, PLASTIC PIECES HAVE FALLEN INTO LATCH MECHANISM FROM RELEASE BUTTON, MALE WON'T GO INTO FEMALE PORTION. TT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMPMar 10, 1995
WHEN IT RAINY OR THERE IS WATER ON GROUND WATER GET INTO OR ON THE BELT WHICH CAUSE THE POWER STEERING TO GO OUT AND LOSS CONTROL. TT