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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 1991 BMW 5 Series?
- There are 9 recall(s) for the 1991 BMW 5 Series, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 51107 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 1998197 [Canada]: Heater and defroster
On certain vehicles, failure of a cooling system component such as thermostat, water pump or fan belt can result in a significant increase in coolant temperature and system pressure. Increased system pressure could result the formation of a crack or separation of a seam in the heater core end piece which would cause hot coolant to be expelled from the heater core. This hot fluid could contact car occupants resulting in possible personal injury and/or fogging of the interior window surfaces. Correction: radiator cap will be replaced with a new design cap in order to avoid buildup of excessive pressure in the cooling system.
Recall 1997173 [Canada]: Engine
On certain 318ic, 318is, 318ti, 325i, 325ic, 325is, 525i, 525it, 530i, 530it, 540i, 740i, 740il, 840ci and m3, the cruise control and throttle cable 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 causing the outer cable housing to separate from the bushing. Throttle pedal application without cruise control engagement could cause the outer tube to catch on the edge of the broken bushing resulting in the throttle valve remaining partially open. If this were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected and a crash could occut. Correction: a spring clip will be installed on the outer tube of each cable to prevent dislodgment from the bushing.
Recall 1996158 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
On certain 325i, 325ic, 325is, 525i, 525it, 530i, 530it, 535i, 540i, 735i, 735il, 740i, 740il and 750i, the brake light switch may fail due to a reduction of contact force on the "snap contact" system which the switch incorporates. This could cause heat induced distortion of the plastic internal switch parts in the area of the electrical contacts. This could cause the switch to remain either in the on or the off position resulting in the brake lights being continuously illuminated or inoperative regardless of brake pedal operation. Correction: switch will be replaced with on that utilizes a different contact system.
Recall 1996159 [Canada]: Airbag
On certain 318i, 318is, 325i, 325is, 525i, 525it, 535i, 735i, 735il, 750il, 850i and m5, the locking tab for the airbag contact ring in the steering wheel assembly could break without warning. If this happens it is possible that the contact ring wiring could break. This would cause the readiness indicator lamp ("srs" or "airbag") to illuminate and in such a case the airbag would not be available for deployment in a frontal impact. Correction: locking tab will be replaced with one of a different design.
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.
Recall 1992129 [Canada]: Engine
On certain 535i, 535ia, 735ia, 735ila vehicles, the nut which secures the throttle valve shaft may not have been tightened with sufficient torque. If the nut were to loosen, it is possible that movement of the throttle valve might be impaired. If this should occur, the vehicle might not decelerate as expected after the gas pedal is released and loos of vehicle control could result. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and affected throttle housings with undertorqued throttle valve retaining nuts will be replaced.
Recall 1991016 [Canada]: Suspension
On certain m5 vehicles, the scews attaching the wheel covers may not have been fully torqued. These screws could gradually loosen, resulting in road debris which could present a hazard to other vehicles. Correction: loctite will be applied to the wheel cover screws to prevent their loosening.
Recall 1991026 [Canada]: Engine
On certain 525i and 525ia vehicles, when driven at normal engine operating temperature with an ambient temperature of 5 degrees centigrade or less, different thermal expansion rates of the throttle valve shaft and housing may impede the movement of the valve and prevent the valve from returning to the closed position. If this occurs, the vehicle will not decelerate at the usual rate after the gas pedal is released. Correction: the axial clearance of the throttle valve housing will be measured and all housing with insufficient clearance will be replaced.
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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.
B660523 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (adcam system) can lead to customer complaints.
B122917 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Service action: program dme: the incorrect dataset could be programmed into dme 5.2.1 control module.
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
SI B62 0406 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Instrument cluster: failure of displays/functions. Model e60, e61 (5 series) and e63, e64 (6 series). *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