Bmw 525ia 1995
Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes
Recall 12360 [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 17540 [USA]: The occupants of the vehicle would be unable to exit either from the doors or from the windows of the vehicle. drive-away protection would prevent the engine from starting.
The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle.
dealers will replace the general control module with one containing the revised software to permit window opening with the double-lock engaged and key in the ignition.
system: structure; door assembly; latches and locks.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20060218 |
Dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle the coolant light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic replaced the radiator and hoses, gasket valve cover, regulator switch and determined the engine may be damaged. There is a nhtsa recall, # 98v178000, regarding the engine and engine cooling system. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
No | No | N | None | None | 19990318 |
Air bag warning comes on/off, light indicating system defect
Crash | No | N | 2 Injured | None | 19950205 |
No deployment of air bag during collision, resulting in injuries.