Campaign - Standardization of Equipment Levels: Overview
Group 32Steering
Bulletin Number
32 01 95 (4184)
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
August 1995
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
Recall 94V-151 - Standardization of Equipment Levels
MODELS:
Certain 1993 and 1994 318i, 318iA, 318is, 318isA, 325iA and 325isA Vehicles
Situation:
Certain 1993 and 1994 Model Year 3 Series vehicles that were in dealer inventory in October 1994 were modified under Recall 94V-151 to an equipment level that differs from vehicles modified at a later date. While these vehicles are in compliance with all applicable safety standards, BMW NA would like to have these vehicles brought up to the same equipment levels as all other vehicles in the Recall Campaign. Therefore, a further Recall Campaign will be conducted to perform the necessary modifications, so that all 1993 and 1994 Model Year 3 Series vehicles are at the same equipment levels.
Vehicles Affected:
This Recall Campaign affects all 1993 and 1994 318i, 38iA, 318is, 318isA, 325iA and 325isA vehicles that were modified with the first generation parts kit, part number 32 31 9 068 410.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Recall Campaign, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communications System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
Correction:
Inspect all affected vehicles to determine what portions of the final version of the Recall repair, if any, need to be completed. Complete those items that need to be brought up to the latest standards.
Parts Information:
The parts listed below are those that can be used in the completion of this repair. Depending on the equipment level found in a particular car, it may receive all, some, or none of the parts listed.
Description Part Number
Spindle 32 31 9 068 665
Spacer 32 31 1 161 882
Bolt M8X80 07 11 9 912 558
Secondary Bracket 51 45 8 209 803
Clamp 32 31 1 093 151
Upper Trim Covers 32 31 9 069 141
Recall Campaign Label Instructions:
This Recall Campaign is assigned code number 135. After the vehicle is checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-050) and:
a) Emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1).
b) Punch out code number 135 printed on the label (2).
c) Bend the label to crease an edge and remove the backing paper. Then affix the label to the B pillar as shown:
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
Warranty Status:
Reimbursement for this Recall Campaign will be via Campaign Entry.
Defect Code: 00 32 01 18 00
Work Package # 1: Car was checked and all modifications were found to be
in place. No further modification needed.
Labor Operation: 00 51 075
Labor Allowance: 11 FRU
Work Package # 2: Install 4-rib steering spindle, spacer and long bolt for knee
bolster reinforcement, secondary knee bolster bracket,
steering column clamp, upper steering column trim cover,
modify steering column support tube bracket, and (on 1994 325iA
and 325isA) recode ZAE.
Labor Operation: 00 51 076
Labor Allowance: 18 FRU
Parts Allowance: 32 31 9 068 665 Qty=1 Spindle
32 31 1 161 882 Qty=1 Spacer
07 11 9 912 558 Qty=1 Bolt M8X80
51 45 8 209 803 Qty=1 Secondary Bracket
32 31 1 093 151 Qty=1 Clamp
32 31 9 069 141 Qty=1 Upper Trim Cover
Work Package # 3: Install spacer and long bolt for knee bolster reinforcement,
secondary knee bolster bracket, steering column clamp,
upper steering column trim cover, modify steering column
support tube bracket, and (on 1994 325iA and 325isA)
recode ZAE.
Labor Operation: 0051 075
Labor Allowance: 11 FRU
Parts Allowance: 32 311161 882 Qty=1 Spacer
07 11 9 912 558 Qty=1 Bolt M8X8O
51 45 8 209 803 Qty=1 Secondary Bracket
32 31 1 093 151 Qty=1 Clamp
32 31 9 069 141 Qty=1 Upper Trim Cover