Recall campaign78V074000
Recall 78V074000: 1977–1978 BMW 320I
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
- Report received
- Apr 4, 1978
- Manufacturer
- Bayerische motoren werke
- Potentially affected
- 28,819vehicles
- Model years
- 1977–1978
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
The hex head bolt that connects the main wiring harness to terminal #30 may not have been tightened to the proper torque.
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1977 BMW 320I0 complaints
- 1978 BMW 320I2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.