1991 BMW 325 Fuel system Recall

[bimmer_freak]

Hi,

I just moved here and I have a 1991 BMW 325. Recently, whenever I turn on the air ventilation I smell a lot of gas fumes in the car.

Found this web link on the internet about the problem:

http://www.internetautoguide.com/auto-recalls/67-int/1991/bmw/3-series/318i/index.html

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V066000
Recall Data: 04/11/1994
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected: 116300
1991 BMW 325 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Date: 04/11/1994

Summary:
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.

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.

Potential Units Affected: 116300

Notes: BMW 325

The above information is for the US cars.

Does any one here have the same problem? how can I bring my old 1991 car to the bmw dealer to fix the problem?

Many thanks for your advice

Bimmer_freak

[eeki]

I don't know what hose the recall is talking about, but one potential problem could be the fuel hose in front of the engine. I had the same problem, and the hose is very easy to change.

Of course a dealer can fix it for you, just remember that US recalls aren't any good over here..