BMW 328 1986: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Make : BMW | Model : 328 | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 1985-09-01 - 1986-04-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V161000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1987-01-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-12-11 | Date Added to Database: 1986-12-17 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ferrari North America, Inc. | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 550 | ||
Summary:
THE FLEXIBLE OIL HOSES FOR THE ENGINE OIL RADIATOR COULD LEAK ENGINE OIL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING OF THE METAL CONNECTORS TO FLEXIBLE PORTION OF OIL HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LACK OF LUBRICATION COULD CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE; OIL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE LOWER AND UPPER HOSES CONNECTING ENGINE OIL RADIATOR WITH IMPROVED HOSES. ALSO, UPDATE OIL PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FLEXIBLE OIL HOSES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |