Defect Description For Recall
The Screw That Secures The Wiper Switch At One Location And Which Also Provides A Ground For The Wiper Circuit, Loosens As The Switch Is Operated Over A Long Period Of Time. As The Screw Continues To Loosen The Ground For The Wiper Circuit Is Intermittently Or Completely Lost.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
325
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
92V140000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
Effect Of Defect
The Intermittent Or Complete Loss Of The Wiper Circuitground Causes The Wipers To Operate Erratically Or Not At All, Resulting Inreduced Visibility For The Driver In Inclement Weather Conditions.
Fix Defect
Relocate The Wiper Switch Ground Wire Attachment On The Steering Column.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19910101
End Of Manufacture
19910601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2942
Date Owners Notified
19930205
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19920929