1988 BMW 325 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

88V031000 on 03/20/1988

Component:

Vehicle speed control:cables

Manufactured:

08/31/1987 - 01/31/1988

Affected:

1,256

Defect:

The oil dipstick tube attaching bracket may have been bent during production or scheduled maintenance, reducing the clearance between the dipstick ring and the throttle bellcrank lever.

Consequence:

This reduced clearance may inhibit the return of thethrottle to a fully closed idle position, when the accelerator pedal isreleased.

Correction:

Requires the cutting off the outboard end of the throttle bellcrank lever to provide necessary clearance.

Notes:

System: accelerator/throttle.vehicle description: passenger cars.

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Campaign:

93V015000 on 02/04/1993

Component:

Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core

Manufactured:

12/31/1982 - 12/31/1992

Affected:

375,000

Defect:

The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Consequence:

Vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Correction:

Dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

Notes:

System: coolant system.vehicle description: passenger cars.

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