NHTSA Recall 84V107000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V107000; Date: Sep. 11, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 BMW 318
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:controls/wiring
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 4,748
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: heater; heater control valve connector. Consequences of defect: the wiring to the valve may begin to smoulder in theinstrument panel near the floor of the vehicle, adjacent to the left side ofthe transmission. A fire in the interior is possible and could injure vehicleoccupants. Note: do not set the rotary temperature control at or within 20 degrees of thefull cold position until the vehicle is repaired. If smoke or smoulderingoccurs, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. The ignition key should then beturned off and all occupants should evacuate vehicle immediately.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 14, 1984
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