Vehicle recall 92V174000 · December 2, 1992
1989 BMW 525
The 80-ampere fusible link located in the engine compartment can develop mechanical weakness due to aging and thermal stresses, and can break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The 80-ampere fusible link located in the engine compartment can develop mechanical weakness due to aging and thermal stresses, and can break.
- Consequence
- If the fusible link breaks, the total vehicle electricalsystem would be interrupted by the open circuit. All electrical systems wouldbe involved, and the engine would not start, or would stop, if running. Thiswould result in loss of power to the vehicle without prior warning, loss ofhazard warning lights, loss of lights at night and possibly a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Reroute the electrical cables in the engine compartment to reduce the current flow through the fusible link, and replace the old fusible link.
- Notes
- System: electrical system.vehicle description: passenger vehicles, models 525I and 525IA.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V174000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 2, 1992
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- March 17, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,900
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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