Bmw M3 1988
Model M3 made in 1988 by Bmw got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There was one recall concerning visibility .
Model 1988
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V015000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1983 to 01/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 375000 | 06/04/1993 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 02/01/1993 | 02/05/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 10/01/1987 | ||
| Nhtsa campaign id #93v015000 indicates this vehicle is part of a recall, yet when i called the bmwna service rep. (800-525-7417) they said my vehicle isn't part of the recall. my car exhibits all the signs described in the recall notice. it has white coolant residue around all the coolant hoses and the radiator seams. i fear that there may be a leak at any time. this has existed for sometime but until i read the recall notice i didn't do anything. the radiator was replaced in 1991 for leakage. but the white residue reappeared again shortly after. | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Warning light came on, engine overheated due to failure of coolant system component. *dsh | |||