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NHTSARecalled Sep 11, 1984 · #84V107000

HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:CONTROL VALVE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

WATER CONTROL VALVE IN THE HEATING SYSTEM MAY NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. EXCESSIVE CURRENT MAY BEGIN TO FLOW THROUGH THE WIRING TO THE CONTROL VALVE RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE WIRING.

Product details

Product
HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:CONTROL VALVE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

WIRING TO THE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A WIRE CONNECTOR THAT HAS A FUSE. THE FUSE WILL PREVENT THE OCCURENCE OF AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD.

View the official CPSC notice