1989 BMW 525
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 BMW 525. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 BMW 525. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.
The 80-ampere fusible link located in the engine compartment can develop mechanical weakness due to aging and thermal stresses, and can break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the fusible link breaks, the total vehicle electricalsystem would be interrupted by the open circuit. All electrical systems wouldbe involved, and the engine would not start, or would stop, if running. Thiswould result in loss of power to the vehicle without prior warning, loss ofhazard warning lights, loss of lights at night and possibly a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Reroute the electrical cables in the engine compartment to reduce the current flow through the fusible link, and replace the old fusible link.
Under certain conditions, front seat center, fold-down arm rest may contact the safety belt buckle, causing damage to the release button and preventing the belt tongue from latching when buckling up.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Occupant would not be properly restrained and could be injured in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy
Replace front seat safety belt buckles with shorter version that will not contact the armrests. Note: owner notification date; 2/90 IS prepared in draft form.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Electrical system problems, causing cluster module/power windows/alarm/power door locks to fail. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Instrument cluster failed, causing failure of dashboard and engine safety warning systems. *skd
- Air bags › Frontal
Was in an accident and the air bag didn't deploy. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 39552Feed fuel hoses update.
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