Defect Description For Recall
The MalfunCTIon Or Failure Of A Coolant System Component Results In Significantly Increased Coolant Temperature And A Resulting Increase In System Pressure.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
318
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
93V015000
Component Description
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
Effect Of Defect
Vehicles Operated Under This Increased Cooling Systempressure Condition Can Suffer Damage Or Failure Of Parts Of The Cooling Systemsuch As (1) Leakage From A Coolant Hose, (2) Leakage Of The Radiator Orexpansion Tank, (3) DisconneCTIon Of A Hose From A Pipe Or A Fitting, And (4)Cracks In The Heater Core End Piece Resulting In Coolant Leakage. In Some Cases,Boiling Coolant Can Contact The Lower Right Leg Of The Driver Resulting Inburns. Also, Escaping Coolant In The Passenger Compartment Can Cause Vaporfogging Of The Interior Surface Of The Windows, Reducing Driver Visibility.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Thermostatic Bypass Valve In The Engine Compartment To Control Coolant Temperature In The Heater Core. Also, A New Design Radiator Cap Will Be Installed, To Control Pressure And Provide Greater Coolant Overflow In The Event Of Overheating.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19830101
End Of Manufacture
19930101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
375000
Date Owners Notified
19930604
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19930201