Defect Description For Recall
Water Control Valve In The Heating System May Not Close Completely. Excessive Current May Begin To Flow Through The Wiring To The Control Valve Resulting In Overheating Of The Wiring.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
318
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
84V107000
Component Description
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Wiring To The Valve Will Be Replaced With A Wire Connector That Has A Fuse. The Fuse Will Prevent The Occurence Of An Electrical Overload.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19830101
End Of Manufacture
19830501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4748
Date Owners Notified
19841214
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19840911