NHTSA Complaint #513347 — 1991 BMW 318I

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	513347
Vehicle	1991 BMW 318I
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 16, 1996
Date Filed	March 25, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKETS FAILED WHICH IN TURN RELEASES ALL COOLANT IN THE SYSTEM.

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