NHTSA Recall 78V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V061000; Date: Mar. 24, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 BMW 320I; 1978 BMW 320I
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 32,500
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install an additional fuel pump in the right side of the fuel tank at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 16, 1979
Also see: