1978 BMW 320IA Recall

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.

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