Recall 78V056000: 1978 BMW 320 and 3 other models

Report received

Mar 13, 1978

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

4,681vehicles

Model years

1978

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Due to a material stuctural defect, the rubber seal between the metal valve stem and rim allows slow seepage of air around the valve base.

Remedy

The dealer will replace defective metal tire valve stems and rubber seals with new ones, at no cost to the customer.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 BMW 3201 complaints
• 1978 BMW 320I2 complaints
• 1978 BMW 5300 complaints
• 1978 BMW 530I0 complaints