BMW 3 Series: Excessive Increase Of Cooling System Temperature Could Lead To A Bursting Of The Heater Matrix Radiator

BMW 3 Series Recall Summary BMW is recalling 66 units of the 3 Series vehicles in the United Kingdom due to a cooling system issue that could cause the heater matrix radiator to burst if the system overheats. BMW will fix the problem by installing an additional thermostat and modified hoses that bypass the heat exchanger in case of overheating.

Recalling firm

BMW

Product

Vehicles: BMW 3 SERIES. Units affected: 66

Reason

Excessive increase of cooling system temperature could (in a worst case) lead to a bursting of the heater matrix radiator. Remedy: Fitting an additional thermostat and modified hoses into the heating system to bypass the heat exchanger if overheating was to occur.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2021-12-13

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/7d49a660-cc86-45a4-ac32-9091f580608d