Auto Recalls for Consumers

1977 BMW 320I Recall - Campaign #78V074000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1977 BMW 320I RECALL - #78V074000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FRONT UNDERHOOD

THE HEX HEAD BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO TERMINAL #30 MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE.

Reviews & Complaints View all complaints filed for the 1977 BMW 320I

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Send Email
Send to a friend

Hide Form

Recall Details
Vehicle 1977 BMW 320I
Manufacturer BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Manufactured between 8/1/1977 - 12/1/1977
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owners Notified on 5/2/1978
# Affected 28,819
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
 
Description THE HEX HEAD BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO TERMINAL #30 MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
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.
See also 1977 BMW 320I Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS

1977 BMW 320I Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

1977 BMW 320I Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS
Technical Service Bulletins





Comments

Do you drive a 1977 BMW 320I?

Just because a car has been recalled does not mean it is not a reliable car. Millions of cars get recalled every year. Recalls often involve problems that are rare but could cause a serious problem if they occur. So the risk to any given driver is often remote, even though there may be a few high-profile incidents traced to the problem.

Tell us what you think.

Your Name:


Your Comment:


Home  •  Car Recalls  •  Tires  •  Motorcycles  •  RVs  •  Commercial Vehicles  •  Car Seats  •  Complaints  •  Sitemap  •  Privacy Policy

Edmunds  •  Kelley Blue Book  •  SaferCar.gov  •  Consumer Recalls  •  Government Recalls
Follow arfc_recalls on TwitterRSS Feeds