1997 BMW 540IA Engine cooling Problems

“Radiator and cooling system failed on my 1997 Bmw 540i. Car quickly overheated severely and shut down on interstate 5 in stockton, ca with my wife and child in the car. The system failed a second time in march 2002. Same occurance, radiator and cooling system failed on highway 580 in tracy, ca. Car shut down due to failure.”

“At the precise moment I fully depressed the accelerator to pass a slow-moving vehicle, causing the automatic transmission to down shift, the radiator upper neck broke off, causing complete loss of coolant. Significant steam was generated from the leak and caused a cloud behind my car that could have blocked the view of a following vehicle. I was traveling at highway speeds which minimized the steam's ability to block my view, but at lower speeds the steam may have completely blocked my view. …”

“Radiator defect -- plastic neck of radiator connecting to upper hose broke at point of connection while at moderate speed, spraying coolant onto engine and windshield and causing risks of fire and hazardous impairment of visability. This defect is well known to the manufacturer and a recall should be commenced.”

“While driving on the highway, steam started coming from the engine, obstructing consumers vision. Consumer pulled over and check under the hood, and observed that the connection between the engine and the radiator had broke. The dealership replaced radiator, and indicated that this is a common problem. Ts”

“Radiator/overflow tank on my 1997 bmws 540IA cracked and needed replacement at 85,000 miles. The radiators in bmws are known as a weakness and continually fail on owners. This situation should be remedied!”