1995 BMW M3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1995 BMW M3. 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 M3 1992–1995, 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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• 97V131000Aug 19, 1997410,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: BMW M3 1995–1997, 525I 1989–1995, 318I 1992–1997 +12 more

  Reported issue: The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the…

  Possible consequence: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.

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• 96V111000Jul 1, 1996180,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: BMW M3 1995, 525I 1990–1994, 325I 1992–1994 +11 more

  Reported issue: The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.

  Possible consequence: If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.

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• 94V151000Aug 10, 199457,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: BMW M3 1995, 325 1993–1994

  Reported issue: In a fmvss no. 208 30 miles-per-hour compliance test, an unbelted test driver dummy's chest maximum resultant acceleration was 70.8 g's, which exceeds the maximum allowable value of 60 g's. Also, the unbelted passenger dummy's left femur maximum load was 2361 lbs, which exceeds maximum allowable value of 2250 lbs. The vehicles do not comply with fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an accident, the occupant will be subjected to an increased risk of injury.

  Remedy: On automatic transmission models only, the dealer will replace the transmission support crossmember with a crossmember used on the manual transmission model. Also, the transmission rear bushing supports will be replaced with bushing having different performance characteristics. The steering column front support…

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