Bmw 325ic 1994

• Recall 12392 [USA]: If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
  dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
  owner notification began march 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 16177 [USA]: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
  dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
  owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

• Recall 16494 [USA]: If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
  The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
  dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
  system: brakes; hydraulic; switch; brake light. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin august 5, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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While driving at approximately 30 mph consumer's son broadsided another vehicle that ran a red light. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. No determination has been made for failure of air bags. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak

Brake warning light on instrument panel remains on and will not shut off. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined that onboard computer is causing this problem. This vehicle was not affected by recall 96v111000. Please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak

I will take the car to the dealer and inform you what was done.

Failure of recall (98v-178) prior to recall notice causing extensive damage to engine cooling system. Mjs

While driving the vehicle the battery exploded. Dealer said that this was a normal occurrence in the bmw vehicles. *ak