1988 BMW M3
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 BMW M3. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 BMW M3. 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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Nhtsa campaign ID #93v015000 indicates this vehicle IS part of a recall, yet when I called the bmwna service rep. (800-525-7417) they said my vehicle isn't part of the recall. My car exhibits all the signs described in the recall notice. It has white coolant residue around all the coolant hoses and…
Nhtsa campaign ID #93v015000 indicates this vehicle IS part of a recall, yet when I called the bmwna service rep. (800-525-7417) they said my vehicle isn't part of the recall. My car exhibits all the signs described in the recall notice. It has white coolant residue around all the coolant hoses and the radiator seams. I fear that there may be a leak at any time. This has existed for sometime but until I read the recall notice I didn't do anything. The radiator was replaced in 1991 for leakage. But the white residue reappeared again shortly after.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Warning light came on, engine overheated due to failure of coolant system component. *Dsh
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.
- 10244237Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
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