1990 BMW 735
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 BMW 735. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 BMW 735. 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
3 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Consumer states that he went to check the oil in the engine and the radiator hose exploded and gave him 2ND and 3RD degree burns.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle parked; turned on ignition; shifted from park to reverse; engine accelerated; vehicle lurched backwards full speed; went into wooded area across street.
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Steering box has to be replaced, power steering cuts out. 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.
- 50897Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch.
- 50896Recall 96v110 - BMW of north america has initiated a recall campaign which involves the airbag contact ring locking tab.
- 39557New style steering column.
- 39552Feed fuel hoses update.
- 37791New radiator coolant hoses.
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