1984 BMW 318
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 BMW 318. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1984 BMW 318. Newest first.
The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
The idle control valve which controls idle speed by varying the amount of intake air that bypasses the throttle plate IS subject to backfire into the intake manifold. Such backfire can damage the valve and cause the idle valve plate to remain open.…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Install a redesigned idle control valve which can not stick open.
Water control valve in the heating system may not close completely. Excessive current may begin to flow through the wiring to the control valve resulting in overheating of the wiring.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Wiring to the valve will be replaced with a wire connector that has a fuse. The fuse will prevent the occurence of an electrical overload.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
While driving, the consumer noticed smoke coming from the vents. the consumer was able to pull over and lift up the hood. the consumer noticed steam coming from the engine. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the radiator needed replacement. please fill in additional information. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
The engine idled high. the dealer stated it was due to the idle control valve which needed to be replaced. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
After having the recall repair work done on the heater core, there IS a malfunction in the cooling system, causing increased pressure that resulted in coolant leaking on consumer's feet. recall#93v015000. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Heater core failure
There is no summary currently available
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