NHTSA Complaint #530970 — 1991 BMW 525I

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	530970
Vehicle	1991 BMW 525I
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date Filed	February 16, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM DESIGN CONTAINS A FLAW, WHEN REMOVING RADIATOR CAP CONSUMER SUSTAINED BURN INJURIES DUE TO CAP NOT HAVING A TWO-STAGE RELEASE, O-RINGS AT THE BASE OF THE CAP ENSURE THAT THE PRESSURE IS MAINTAINED WITHIN THE RADIATOR UNTIL THE CAP IS FULLY UNSCREWED.

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