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Recall 1983121 — BMW 3 Series – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1983121 — BMW 3 SERIES

Transport CanadaLow Risk

December 22, 1983

1980 BMW 3 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #1983121

ENGINE

The official notice

Defect

On certain 320I vehicles, crack in the exhaust system between the exhaust pipe and the catalytic converter could result in exhaust emissions which do not comply with CMVSS 1103.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

5,059 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 83E-A01Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1980 BMW 3 SERIES

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