Bmw 320i 1978
Model 320i made in 1978 by Bmw got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, visibility. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and tires.
Model 1978
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 | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V074000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 08/01/1977 to 12/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 28819 | 05/02/1978 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 04/04/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The hex head bolt that connects the main wiring harness to terminal #30 may not have been tightened to the proper torque. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | 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 vehicles 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V061000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/01/1976 to 02/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 32500 | 01/16/1979 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 03/24/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V056000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 11/01/1977 to 12/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 4681 | 05/01/1978 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 03/13/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V076000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/01/1976 to 07/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 66600 | 11/04/1980 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/19/1980 | 07/29/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| DP78034 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/02/1978 | 07/24/1978 | SPARK PLUG FOULING | ||
| Spark plug fouling | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/18/2002 | 60000 | 1 | |
| After driving at 30 mph and sitting at a stop sign heater core exploded. scalding hot water gushed from beneath the dash board. consumer sustained third degree burns on the legs and feet. the seat belt latch would not come undone at the time of the incident. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 04/18/2002 | 60000 | 1 | |
| After driving at 30 mph and sitting at a stop sign heater core exploded. scalding hot water gushed from beneath the dash board. consumer sustained third degree burns on the legs and feet. the seat belt latch would not come undone at the time of the incident. *ak | |||
| 07/28/1998 | 1 | ||
| The heater core ruptured causing servere injury to driving which resulted in property damage. *yc | |||