Bmw 3-series 1991

• 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.

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• Recall R/2021/268 [UK]: Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft
  Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft.
  on the affected vehicles the steering shaft must be replaced.

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• Recall R/1992/013 [UK]: Possible chafing of the battery cable
  Chafing may occur where two cables pass through a grommet in the front bulkhead. This could result in a short circuit and fire risk.
  recall affected vehicles. De-energise the 6 sq.Mm. Battery positive cable which backs up the engine management system by cutting it at both ends and taping it to the cable. An alternative arrangement is being made to back up the engine management system.

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• Recall R/1997/005 [UK]: Corrosion on lower steering shaft
  Instances of corrosion on the corrugated section of the lower steering shaft have occurred. This could lead to eventual weakening of the shaft.
  all vehicles fitted with corrugated type lower steering shafts will have them replaced with quality assured examples.

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• Recall R/2000/135 [UK]: Lower steering shaft may fail
  Due to the long term effects of corrosion the above vehicles are being recalled. The corrosion is an age related problem and this recall action will target the oldest cars first in groups of 15000 to 20000. It is believed that as long as the vehicle has a current mot and is serviced correctly any possible corrosion problems with the shaft will be highlighted as a matter of course. If customers are concerned they can visit any bmw dealer to have the shaft checked.
  defect (cont.) if the component is safe the car will not be repaired at this stage but will be recalled at a later date as originally planned. Remedy recall affected vehicles and fit modified lower steering shaft.

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• Recall 1994096 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain 318i, 318ic, 318is, 325ic, 325is, 325ix, 525i, 535i, 735i and 735il vehicles, the fuel feed hose could harden and "set" over time due to engine compartment temperatures. If this "setting" occurs, it is possible that seepage between the hose and fitting could result because the clamp cannot provide sufficient sealing force to compensate for the hardening of the hose. Fuel seepage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in an engine compartment fire. Correction: fuel feed hoses and associated clamps will be replaced with ones of a new design.

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• Recall 1993014 [Canada]: Visual system
  On certain 325i vehicles, the windshield wiper switch ground screw, which also secures the wiper on one side, may loosen, causing erratic wiper/washer operation. This could result in impaired driver vision during inclement weather conditions. Correction: windshield wiper switch ground wire attachment will be relocated on affected vehicles.

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• 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.

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• Recall 1991110 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain 318i and 318is vehicles equipped with an airbag, the knee bolster may interfere with the lower steering column trim cover during a frontal impact. This may prevent the steering colomn from moving foward as designed, thus increasing the risk of driver injury. Correction: the knee bolster will be modified.

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• Recall 1991163 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain 318i, 318ic and 318is vehicles, at temperatures below -10 degrees centigrade with the engine partially or completely warmed up, condensation from the crankcase ventilation system may freeze at the throttle housing and prevent the throttle plate from fully closing when the accelerator pedal is released. This could result in a slow rate of deceloeration from speed or increased idle speed both of which may adversely affect vehicle control. Correction: throttle house will be replaced with a version containing a modified heating system and the crankcase vent will be rerouted.

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