| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005014235 | Incident Date: Apr, 03 2005 |
| Consumer's City: PORTLAND | Consumer's State: OR |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC |
| Model Name: 740IL | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WBAGJ8325WD | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Apr, 04 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Mar, 22 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Low coolant message came on while driving. within a few miles, radiator cap overpresured and steam burst out while on the highway. pulled over and was towed to the dealer. replaced coolant hoses. 4 months later, low coolant message came on again while traveling; stopped at a service station to check level; level was very low, and a slow leak was visible. replaced coolant reservoir assembly. 6 mos later, check engine light came on. dealer replaced sensor. one week later, the low coolant message came on again (3rd time). coolant was low; took to dealer for repair. all work was at owner's expense (non-warranty).*ak |
