1978 BMW 320
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 BMW 320. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1978 BMW 320. Newest first.
Due to a material stuctural defect, the rubber seal between the metal valve stem and rim allows slow seepage of air around the valve base.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace defective metal tire valve stems and rubber seals with new ones, at no cost to the customer.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 injuries
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core ruptured while I was driving., causing coolant to b e expelled. Resulted in severe scalding to my right foot and leg , along with damage to this auto. according to nhtsa campaign # 98v178000, "a malfunction of a coolant system component...can result in a significantly incresed coolant…
Heater core ruptured while I was driving., causing coolant to b e expelled. Resulted in severe scalding to my right foot and leg , along with damage to this auto. according to nhtsa campaign # 98v178000, "a malfunction of a coolant system component...can result in a significantly incresed coolant temperature and system pressure...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...owner notification IS expected to begin during october, 1998..." the heater core rupture which scalded me occurred in july, 1998, which was months before notification from the manufacturer was to begin. Thus, I was not forewarned and to this date I still have not been notified and I have not been able to negotiate relief from BMW. please have a representative contact me for more details concerning this, the invalid vin on the car (only 7 digits), explanation of the breakdown of the price submitted for reimbursement, the heater core manufacturer's liability, etc. Please give a representative's name and address that I may also send a letter to further clarify this horrific situation. Your timely response IS requested and greatly appreciated. thank you, mr. Ben watson. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
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