Recalls for 1988 Bmw 325

DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

Posted on: 1993-02-05
Description
The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

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 resulting in coolant leakage.  In some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns.  Also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
System: coolant system.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

Posted on: 1988-03-21
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
Requires the cutting off the outboard end of the throttle bellcrank lever to provide necessary clearance.

Notes
System: accelerator/throttle.vehicle description: passenger cars.