1988 BMW 7-Series Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1988
BMW 7-Series is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1988 BMW 7-Series and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1988 BMW 7-Series
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | N/A |
| Fuel Economy: | N/ A mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Rear Wheel Drive |
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1988 7-Series Recalls
AUG 04, 1998 | Recall ID#
18255
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN... More Details
AUG 04, 1998 |
740ILA
| Recall ID#
18255
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 04, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
740ILA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
340000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN...
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Consequence:
IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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AUG 04, 1998 | Recall ID#
18237
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN... More Details
AUG 04, 1998 |
735IA
| Recall ID#
18237
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 04, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
735IA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
340000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN...
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Consequence:
IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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AUG 04, 1998 | Recall ID#
18187
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN... More Details
AUG 04, 1998 |
750ILA
| Recall ID#
18187
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 04, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
750ILA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
340000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN...
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Consequence:
IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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JAN 30, 1990 | Recall ID#
28949
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND... More Details
JAN 30, 1990 |
735
| Recall ID#
28949
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 30, 1990 |
| Model Affected: |
735 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
62000 |
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Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND...
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Consequence:
OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
REPLACE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES WITH SHORTER VERSION THAT WILL NOT CONTACT THE ARMRESTS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE; 2/90 IS PREPARED IN DRAFT FORM.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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AUG 04, 1998 | Recall ID#
18248
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN... More Details
AUG 04, 1998 |
735I
| Recall ID#
18248
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 04, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
735I |
| Potential Units Affected: |
340000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN...
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Consequence:
IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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AUG 11, 1988 | Recall ID#
2949
THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BASE RECLINING ARMS (ATTACHING BRACKETS). More Details
AUG 11, 1988 |
735
| Recall ID#
2949
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 11, 1988 |
| Model Affected: |
735 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
8187 |
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Summary:
THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BASE RECLINING ARMS (ATTACHING BRACKETS).
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Consequence:
THERE MAY BE LOOSENESS OF, OR NOISE IN, THE SEATBACK;ALSO, DURING A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, SEATBACK MIGHT NOT SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
MANUALLY SEAT THE SEATBACK ON THE BASE.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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AUG 04, 1998 | Recall ID#
18194
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN... More Details
AUG 04, 1998 |
735ILA
| Recall ID#
18194
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 04, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
735ILA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
340000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN...
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Consequence:
IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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JAN 17, 1989 | Recall ID#
44571
ACCELERATOR PEDALS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR PAN DURING ASSEMBLY. More Details
JAN 17, 1989 |
750
| Recall ID#
44571
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 17, 1989 |
| Model Affected: |
750 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
4729 |
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Summary:
ACCELERATOR PEDALS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR PAN DURING ASSEMBLY.
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Consequence:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PEDAL MAY BECOME STUCK AND NOTFULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE DRIVER REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THEPEDAL CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
COMPLETELY SEAT LUGS IN THE RECESSES OF THE FLOOR PAN TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE GAS PEDAL.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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JAN 30, 1990 | Recall ID#
34823
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND... More Details
JAN 30, 1990 |
750
| Recall ID#
34823
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 30, 1990 |
| Model Affected: |
750 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
62000 |
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Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND...
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Consequence:
OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
REPLACE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES WITH SHORTER VERSION THAT WILL NOT CONTACT THE ARMRESTS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE; 2/90 IS PREPARED IN DRAFT FORM.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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AUG 11, 1988 | Recall ID#
2948
THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BASE RECLINING ARMS (ATTACHING BRACKETS). More Details
AUG 11, 1988 |
750
| Recall ID#
2948
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 11, 1988 |
| Model Affected: |
750 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
8187 |
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Summary:
THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BASE RECLINING ARMS (ATTACHING BRACKETS).
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Consequence:
THERE MAY BE LOOSENESS OF, OR NOISE IN, THE SEATBACK;ALSO, DURING A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, SEATBACK MIGHT NOT SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
MANUALLY SEAT THE SEATBACK ON THE BASE.
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Notes:
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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