Reported Mar 24, 197832,500 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Sep 1, 1976 – Feb 1, 1978
The defect
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.
The remedy
The dealer will install an additional fuel pump in the right side of the fuel tank at no charge to owner.
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.