1979 BMW 320I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1979 BMW 320I
The 1979 BMW 320I has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1979 BMW 320I
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1979 BMW 320I, potentially affecting up to 66,600 vehicles.
Recall 80V076000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
| 66,600 vehicles affected
Defect: WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE DAMPER SLEEVES WHICH COVER THE RETURN SPRINGS OF THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM CAN DEFORM AND PREVENT THEIR RETURNING THE THROTTLE TO IDLE POSITION AFTER RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN DAMPER SLEEVES WITH NEW SLEEVES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT PLASTIC MATERIAL.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1979 BMW 320I
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1979 BMW 320I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A NOISE. WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, THE HEATER CORE EXPLODED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED 3RD DEGREE BURNS ON THE FEET. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH
Safety Rating for the 1979 BMW 320I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1979 BMW 320I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1979 BMW 320I
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1979 BMW 320I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 320I
- 1977 BMW 320I — 0 complaints
- 1978 BMW 320I — 3 complaints
- 1979 BMW 320I (current)
- 1980 BMW 320I — 6 complaints
- 1982 BMW 320I — 1 complaint