Bmw 320 1979
Model 320 made in 1979 by Bmw got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V001000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 10/01/1978 to 12/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 4229 | 04/05/1979 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 01/12/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | To prevent vapor lock, an auxiliary fuel pump is incorporated in the fuel delivery system. the wiring connections at the auxiliary fuel pump may not make proper contact, rendering the auxiliary fuel pump inoperative. driving under conditions of extremely high altitude, high temperatures, or fuel contamination, with the auxiliary fuel pump inoperative could allow vapor bubbles to form. this may lead to rough engine running and possible engine stalling. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will have the wiring connections to the auxiliary fuel pump soldered at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel pump connectors.consequences of defect: under certain traffic conditions, engine stalling mayconstitute a potential hazard and can result in a vehicle accident.note: hesitation or rough engine operation during normal driving are indicatorsof vapor lock. if these symptoms occur, drivers are advised to leave thetraffic flow and park in a safe area for 20-30 minutes to allow the engine tocool before continuing to drive. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 07/04/1995 | |||
| The steering wheel locked up and caused the vehicle to go into a ditch. please describe. tt | |||