| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003235927 | Incident Date: Apr, 30 2003 |
| Consumer's City: SAINT CHARLES | Consumer's State: IL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC |
| Model Name: 540IA | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WBADE6328VB | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 15 2003 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Aug, 29 1997 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The radiator hose connection at the top of the radiator failed completely. it is made of plastic, and split under cool weather conditions. this resulted in replacement of entire radiator, and replacement of radiator overflow container. it would appear that the use of plastic in this application resulted in heat stress over time, eventually resulting in complete failure without warning. possible engine damage still being assessed at this time. i understand that this problem has occurred too many customers, however, the factory replacement parts appear to be exactly the same as original. therefore, i can expect total coolant failure again in the future. this seems imprudent, and i have no response from bmw on this issue. *jb |
