BMW 320I, 320IA: Front underhood

Date

April 4, 1978

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW 320I (1977, 1978); BMW 320IA (1977, 1978)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

Description of the defect

The hex head Bolt that connects The main wiring harness to terminal #30 May not have been tightened to The proper torque.

Potentially affected

28819

Remedy

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.

Owner notification date

May 2, 1978

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

78V074000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.