Recall 94V066000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 1989-1993 BMW 318
RECALL This recall affects up to 116,300 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V066000 |
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Vehicles Affected | 116,300 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1989 BMW 318, 1989 BMW 735, 1989 BMW 325, 1989 BMW 535, 1989 BMW 525, 1990 BMW 318, 1990 BMW 735, 1990 BMW 535, 1990 BMW 525, 1990 BMW 325, 1991 BMW 318, 1991 BMW 535, 1991 BMW 735, 1991 BMW 525, 1991 BMW 325, 1992 BMW 525, 1992 BMW 535, 1992 BMW 735, 1992 BMW 318, 1992 BMW 325, 1993 BMW 318, 1993 BMW 535, 1993 BMW 525, 1993 BMW 325, 1993 BMW 735
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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