NHTSA Complaint #535363 — 1993 BMW 318 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	535363
Vehicle	1993 BMW 318
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 6, 1998
Date Filed	May 8, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

ENGINE TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY VEER FROM THE THIRD LANE TO THE SHOULDER BY THE FIRST LANE.

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