1987 BMW 3 SeriesBmw 3 Series 1987

Complaint Information: Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall R/2021/430 [UK]: Excessive increase of cooling system temperature could lead to a bursting of the heater matrix radiator
    Excessive increase of cooling system temperature could (in a worst case) lead to a bursting of the heater matrix radiator.
    fitting an additional thermostat and modified hoses into the heating system to bypass the heat exchanger if overheating was to occur.

  • Recall 1993100 [Canada]: Heater and defroster
    On certain 318i, 325i and m3 vehicles, elevated pressure in the cooling system due to overheating could result in cracking of the heater core end piece. Should this happen, coolant could be expelled onto the lower right leg of the driver, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or fogging of the interior surfaces of the windows causing reduced driver vision. Correction: a thermistatic bypass valve will be installed to control coolant temperature in the heater core. Also, a new design radiator cap will be installed to control pressure and provide greater overflow.

  • Recall 1986134 [Canada]: Electrical
    On certain 325e, 325es, 528e, 535i, 635csi and 735i vehicles, the center high mounted brake light could add sufficient electrical load to cause the brake light switch to overheat, eventually leading to melting of the plastic internal switch parts. This could cause the switch plunger to jam in the on or off position. This would render the brake light permanently on or off regardless of brake pedal operation. Correction: a brake light switch with an increased current load capacity will be installed on affected vehicles.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • SI B63 02 08 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS: Rear bulb failure. Model e92 (3 series coupe) vehicles produced up to january 21, 2008 are affected. The bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. *pe
  • SI B11 13 07 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER: N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. Models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe
  • SI B12 01 08 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: N52 edk throttle jamming faults 2d09, 2ced and 2cec. Model e90 and e91 (3 series) and e60 and e61 (5 series), all models up to 11/2005 with n52 engine. *pe
  • 120405 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. Bmw e90 (3 series) all e90 (3 series) and e60 (5 series) models equipped with n52 engine. *tt
  • 34 02 98 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP: Subject regarding the abs/asc warning lights illuminated during dynamometer test. *yc *jn

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