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
750ILA
Year
1988
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