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NHTSA recall 98V178000

Engine And Engine Cooling · BMW of North America, LLC

August 4, 1998report date
340,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.

Why it matters: If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.

The fix: Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

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All model years NHTSA lists

1992 Bmw 318I, 1993 Bmw 318I, 1994 Bmw 318I, 1995 Bmw 318I, 1992 Bmw 318Ia, 1993 Bmw 318Ia, 1994 Bmw 318Ia, 1995 Bmw 318Ia, 1992 Bmw 318Ic, 1993 Bmw 318Ic, 1994 Bmw 318Ic, 1995 Bmw 318Ic, 1992 Bmw 318Ica, 1993 Bmw 318Ica, 1994 Bmw 318Ica, 1995 Bmw 318Ica, 1992 Bmw 318Is, 1993 Bmw 318Is, 1994 Bmw 318Is, 1995 Bmw 318Is, 1992 Bmw 318Isa, 1993 Bmw 318Isa, 1994 Bmw 318Isa, 1995 Bmw 318Isa, 1992 Bmw 325I, 1993 Bmw 325I, 1994 Bmw 325I, 1995 Bmw 325I, 1992 Bmw 325Ia, 1993 Bmw 325Ia, 1994 Bmw 325Ia, 1995 Bmw 325Ia, 1992 Bmw 325Ic, 1993 Bmw 325Ic, 1994 Bmw 325Ic, 1995 Bmw 325Ic, 1992 Bmw 325Ica, 1993 Bmw 325Ica, 1994 Bmw 325Ica, 1995 Bmw 325Ica, 1992 Bmw 325Is, 1993 Bmw 325Is, 1994 Bmw 325Is, 1995 Bmw 325Is, 1992 Bmw 325Isa, 1993 Bmw 325Isa, 1994 Bmw 325Isa, 1995 Bmw 325Isa, 1989 Bmw 525I, 1990 Bmw 525I, 1991 Bmw 525I, 1992 Bmw 525I, 1993 Bmw 525I, 1994 Bmw 525I, 1995 Bmw 525I, 1989 Bmw 525Ia, 1990 Bmw 525Ia, 1991 Bmw 525Ia, 1992 Bmw 525Ia, 1993 Bmw 525Ia, and 146 more.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V178000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.