Defect Description For Recall
To Prevent Vapor Lock, An Auxiliary Fuel Pump Is Incorporated In The Fuel Delivery System. The Wiring ConneCTIons At The Auxiliary Fuel Pump May Not Make Proper Contact, Rendering The Auxiliary Fuel Pump Inoperative. Driving Under Conditions Of Extremely High Altitude, High Temperatures, Or Fuel Contamination, With The Auxiliary Fuel Pump Inoperative Could Allow Vapor Bubbles To Form. This May Lead To Rough Engine Running And Possible Engine Stalling.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
320
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V001000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Have The Wiring ConneCTIons To The Auxiliary Fuel Pump Soldered At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19781001
End Of Manufacture
19781201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4229
Date Owners Notified
19790405
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19790112