NHTSA Complaint #781204 — 1991 BMW 318IS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	781204
Vehicle	1991 BMW 318IS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 1, 1998
Date Filed	March 25, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

ENGINE GASKET FAILURE, CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF COOLANT ON THE ROADWAY UNDER THE DRIVING WHEELS.

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