1978 BMW 320I Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 78V056000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Tires
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1977 - 11/30/1977
- Affected:
- 4,681
- Defect:
- Due to a material stuctural defect, the rubber seal between the metal valve stem and rim allows slow seepage of air around the valve base.
- Correction:
- The dealer will replace defective metal tire valve stems and rubber seals with new ones, at no cost to the customer.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: tires; valve stem.consequences of defect: this condition would allow the tire to be operated inan underinflated condition, possibly causing the tire to overheat and result ina blow-out. this could cause a loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Campaign:
- 78V061000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1976 - 01/31/1978
- Affected:
- 32,500
- Defect:
- Due to the high fuel flow rate in the fuel system, conditions of extreme altitude, temperatures, or fuel contamination, may lead to the formation of fuel vapor bubbles.
- Correction:
- The dealer will install an additional fuel pump in the right side of the fuel tank at no charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel injector.consequences of defect: this condition may resultn may result in rough enginerunning or stalling. a vehicle stalled in traffic would create a safety hazardwhich could lead to a vehicle accident.
- Campaign:
- 78V074000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1977 - 11/30/1977
- Affected:
- 28,819
- Defect:
- The hex head bolt that connects the main wiring harness to terminal #30 may not have been tightened to the proper torque.
- Correction:
- The dealer will remove the fuse panel and retighten the 5-mm hex head bolt in the main power terminal underneath the fuse panel, without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; wiring harness bolt.consequences of defect: due to engine vibration and high engine revolutions,the bolt may become loose over a period of time causing temporary currentinterruption and breakdown of the vehicle"s electrical system. engine misfiringand temporary blackout of the lighting system may occur during the night time.failure of the lighting system could result in a vehicle accident.
- Campaign:
- 80V076000 on 07/28/1980
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:springs
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1976 - 06/30/1979
- Affected:
- 66,600
- Defect:
- When subjected to the extremely high temperatures that can occur in the engine compartment, the damper sleeves which cover the return springs of the accelerator control system can deform and prevent their returning the throttle to idle position after release of the accelerator pedal.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace the throttle return damper sleeves with new sleeves of high temperature-resistant plastic material.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle control; accelerator; control return spring.consequences of defect: this could result in an unusually excessive (high) idlespeed which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: if vehicle must be driven prior to repair, moderate speed and increasethe following distances.
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