NHTSA Complaint #10406807 — 2003 BMW 745LI ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10406807
Vehicle	2003 BMW 745LI
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 1, 2011
Date Filed	June 14, 2011
Mileage	89,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THERE IS A TUBE IN ENGINE THAT IS SECURED WITH TWO O RINGS. THE TUBE HOLDS COOLANT. IF THE O RINGS FAIL, THEN THE COOLANT LEAKS AND THE ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT. THERE ARE MULTIPLE CASES OF THIS DOCUMENTED ON THE INTERNET AND IT HAS OCCURRED IN MY VEHICLE. SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES HAVE INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THEY SEE ON 745'S ENGINES MADE BEFORE 2006. *TR

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