Consumer Complaint Detail

BMW / 318IS / 1993

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001157347 Incident Date: Sep, 16 2001
Consumer's City: MERRICK Consumer's State: NY
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC
Model Name: 318IS Model Year: 1993
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WBABE6311PJ Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 04 2001 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: There is a coolant leak in engine because an inferior form of rubber sealant is used on engine. coolant goes back into engine. contacted dealer, and dealer stated they knew about leak and its a frequent problem, but not under warranty.*ak the head had to be replaced due to this problem, the problem is a rubberized gasket, known as the timing case profile gasket. *jb