VIN Decoder Results

WBABJ6323RJD35203

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

BMW

Vehicle Model

325iC

Vehicle Series

3-Series

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

WBABJ632*RJ

Manufacturer Name

BMW AG

Model Year

1994

Plant City

REGENSBURG

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Body Class

Convertible/Cabriolet

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2495.7498472

Displacement (CI)

152.3

Displacement (L)

2.4957498472

Engine Model

4-Value

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Brake (hp) From

188

Engine Manufacturer

BMW-AG

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

VIN Breakdown

WBA World Manufacturer Identifier

BJ632 Vehicle Descriptor Section

3 Check Digit

RJD35203 Vehicle Identifier Section

Safety Recalls (3 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

1994 BMW 325iC

Source

NHTSA Database

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION.

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 STOPPI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.

Campaign: 96V111000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

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 T...

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.

Campaign: 98V178000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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 SEP...

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 TH

Campaign: 97V131000

Owner Complaints (5)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

"BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL REMAINS ON AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT ONBOARD COMPUTER IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL 96V111000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDIT..."

ODI #896135

AIR BAGS

"WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH CONSUMER'S SON BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE FOR FAILURE OF AIR BAGS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHM..."

ODI #891845 | Crash reported

View All 5 Complaints →