1991 BMW 850I Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1991 BMW 850I. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 98V178000Aug 4, 1998340,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
  Covers: BMW 850I 1991–1995, 735I 1988–1995, 735ILA 1988–1995 +28 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

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• 96V110000Jul 1, 199675,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: BMW 850I 1991–1992, 525I 1991–1992, 735I 1991–1992 +9 more

  Reported issue: The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.

  Possible consequence: If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (srs or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.

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