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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.

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.