Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #93V015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93V015000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 375,000 affected units, HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HEATER CORE:WATER, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93V015000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 1993-02-01T00:00:00

Subject: Heater:water:defroster:defogger:heater core:water

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 375,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zbr4_nfsk_2cwc

NHTSA ID: 93V015000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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