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1991 Bmw M5 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Recall


NHTSA Recall #	12552
NHTSA Compaign #	98V178000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Supplier	BMW
Brand	BMW
Model	M5
Model Year	1991
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of notification	31/03/99
Begin date of manufacuring	01/02/88
End date of manufacturing	30/11/94
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	04/08/98
Report created	14/08/98
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	340000
Defect summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. 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.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Recall notes	Owner notification began march 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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1991 Bmw M5 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Recall

1991 Bmw M5 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Recall

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What is Failure?

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