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1986 BMW 735

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 2 TSBs

86V151000 Nov 10, 1986
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SWITCH PLUNGER COULD JAM, RENDERING BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLIMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION.
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH REVISED SWITCH WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD CAPACITY.
97,300 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Apr 20, 1995
IDLER ARM REPLACED. *SKD
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Mar 16, 1995
MAIN FRAME BOLTS THAT ATTACH FRAME TO FRONT END OF VEHICLE FELL OFF, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STEERING/BRAKING.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 BMW 735

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
B510819 Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819 Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW 735

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

PE91151 Opened: Dec 6, 1991 , Closed: Apr 30, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
STEERING LOCK-UPS
There is no summary currently available

BMW 735 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 735 across all model years (1985, 1993).

13 Total Recalls
30 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 735 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1998 0 3 View
1997 0 1 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 2 View
1991 2 7 View
1990 2 3 View
1989 2 1 View
1988 2 9 View
1987 1 0 View
1986 (current) 1 2
1985 1 2 View

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