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1988 Bmw M3 Visibility Defroster Defogger Hvac System Hea Recall


NHTSA Recall #	20427
NHTSA Compaign #	93V015000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Supplier	BMW
Brand	BMW
Model	M3
Model Year	1988
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEA
Date of notification	04/06/93
Begin date of manufacuring	01/01/83
End date of manufacturing	01/01/93
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	01/02/93
Report created	05/02/93
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	375000
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 action	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.
Recall notes	System: coolant system. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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1988 Bmw M3 Visibility Defroster Defogger Hvac System Hea Recall

1988 Bmw M3 Visibility Defroster Defogger Hvac System Hea Recall

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