BMW 740Ila (1994) – 98V178000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. A MalfunCTIon Or Failure Of A Coolant System Component, Such As A Thermostat, Water Pump, Or Fan Belt, Can Result In Significantly Increased Coolant Temperature And System Pressure. If The Indications Of A Critical Overheating Condition Is Not Noticed By The Driver, It Is Possible That Damage To, Or Failure Of, A Coolant System Component Could Occur.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

740ILA

Year

1994

Recall Campaign Number

98V178000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Effect Of Defect

If A Crack Were To Form Or A Seam Were To Separate In The Heater Core End Piece, Hot Coolant Could Suddenly Be Expelled, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury To A Vehicle Occupant.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install A New Design Radiator Cap To Control Pressure And Provide Greater Coolant Overflow In The Event Of Overheating.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Start Of Manufacture

19870101

End Of Manufacture

19941130

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

340000

Date Owners Notified

19990331

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

19980804

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard