1989 BMW 535
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 BMW 535. 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.
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
7 complaints2 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Computer system fails. *Dh
- Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Power window devices and controls · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Sun roof opened all the way prior to failing. *Dsh
- Vehicle speed control
Throttle system failed, causing engine to surge/loss of control. *Dsh
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Accelerator pedal stuck, causing accident. *Sd
- Latches/locks/linkages · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
While driving vehicle with sunroof partially opened, sunroof opened fully and failed to operate.
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle gas pedal jammed (attorney for client). *tw
- Electrical system › Horn
Horn will not blow due to electrical short or wiring failure. Repaired twice. Please describe details. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Heater core failure
There is no summary currently available
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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