NHTSA Recall 78V074000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V074000; Date: Apr. 4, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 BMW 320I; 1978 BMW 320I; 1977 BMW 320IA; 1978 BMW 320IA
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 28,819
Recall Summary:
The hex head bolt that connects the main wiring harness to terminal #30 may not have been tightened to the proper torque.
How to Fix:
The dealer will remove the fuse panel and retighten the 5-mm hex head bolt in the main power terminal underneath the fuse panel, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: electrical; wiring harness bolt. Consequences of defect: due to engine vibration and high engine revolutions,the bolt may become loose over a period of time causing temporary currentinterruption and breakdown of the vehicle"s electrical system. Engine misfiringand temporary blackout of the lighting system may occur during the night time. Failure of the lighting system could result in a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 2, 1978
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