1988 BMW 325 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 BMW 325. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V015000Feb 1, 1993375,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
  Covers: BMW 325 1984–1993, 318 1984–1985, 1991–1992, M3 1988–1991

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

  Possible consequence: 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…

  Remedy: 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.

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• 88V031000Mar 15, 19881,256 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Cables
  Covers: BMW 325 1988

  Reported issue: The oil dipstick tube attaching bracket may have been bent during production or scheduled maintenance, reducing the clearance between the dipstick ring and the throttle bellcrank lever.

  Possible consequence: This reduced clearance may inhibit the return of thethrottle to a fully closed idle position, when the accelerator pedal isreleased.

  Remedy: Requires the cutting off the outboard end of the throttle bellcrank lever to provide necessary clearance.

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