1991 BMW 318: recalls and complaints

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1. 94V066000Received 11 Apr 1994. 116,300 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. The clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting is unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel seepage between the feed fuel hose and the engine fitting can result in free fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.

   Report filed by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jun 1994.

2. 93V015000Received 1 Feb 1993. 375,000 units.

   Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Heater Core

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. In some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. Also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. Also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

   Report filed by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Jun 1993.

3. 91V219000Received 17 Dec 1991. 15,200 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The crankcase ventilation system, vented into the intake tract of the engine at the bellows boot ahead of the throttle housing, allows warm water vapor from the crankcase vent to condense and freeze in the colder bellows boot when the ambient air temperature is 15 degrees fahrenheit or less. The build up of ice can dislodge and move into the throttle housing, preventing the throttle plate from fully closing when the driver releases the gas pedal.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the throttle plate is prevented from closing, thereis an increase in idle speed as well as slower than normal deceleration, whichoccurs without prior warning and could result in an accident.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Replace the throttle housing with a version containing a modified heating system along with rerouting of the cvs hose. This will prevent ice build-up in the intake tract.

   Report filed by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Feb 1992.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 11.

Complaints that report a crash

4

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

4

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

31 Oct 1997

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19843
2. 19852
3. 19891
4. 19901
5. 19913
6. 19924
7. 19932
8. 19941
9. 19950
10. 19960
11. 19970
12. 19980
13. 20010

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1991 BMW 318?

506,500 units in 3 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the BMW 318 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the BMW 318, model years 1984 to 2001. 3 of them name the 1991 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1991 BMW 318 name most often?

Engine and Engine Cooling: 22 of 47 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1991 BMW 318 open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.