1995 BMW 840CI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 BMW 840CI
The 1995 BMW 840CI has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1995 BMW 840CI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 BMW 840CI, potentially affecting up to 410,000 vehicles.
Recall 97V131000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 410,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 BMW 840CI
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 BMW 840CI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.
Safety Rating for the 1995 BMW 840CI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 BMW 840CI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 BMW 840CI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 BMW 840CI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 840CI
- 1993 BMW 840CI — 0 complaints
- 1994 BMW 840CI — 1 complaint
- 1995 BMW 840CI (current)
- 1996 BMW 840CI — 2 complaints
- 1997 BMW 840CI — 2 complaints