NHTSA Complaint #10002697 — 1997 BMW 528I
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10002697 |
| Vehicle | 1997 BMW 528I |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 85,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
RADIATOR FAILURE AT THE TOP HOSE CONNECTION POINT. LATER LEARNED THAT THE MATERIAL USED IS QUITE UNRELIABLE -- SO I REPLACED ALL THE PLASTIC I COULD FIND IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. $1200. I EXPECT I'LL HAVE TO DO IT ALL AGAIN IN ANOTHER YEAR OR SO.
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