How many recalls does the 1988 BMW 7 Series have?

The 1988 BMW 7 Series has 6 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1988 BMW 7 Series?

The most recent recall was issued on October 14, 1998 and relates to the heater and defroster system.

Is the 1988 BMW 7 Series affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 6 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1988 BMW 7 Series Recalls

1988 BMW 7 Series

1988 BMW 7 Series Recalls

The 1988 BMW 7 Series has 6 recalls, the most serious affecting 750iL models where the gas pedal can become wedged between the floor and carpeting, leaving the driver unable to release the throttle.

A cooling system failure, such as a faulty thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can cause pressure to build in the coolant system until the heater core cracks or splits and sprays hot coolant into the cabin. Two recalls address front seat concerns: on certain trims, seatbacks may not be fully locked onto their recliner arms, and in a hard rear-end collision the seatback can fail to support the occupant; separately, the fold-down center armrest can contact and damage the seatbelt buckle when the seatback is pushed forward while the armrest is down, potentially leaving the buckle unable to latch properly. Two emissions compliance recalls round out the list, both limited to 750iL models.

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Transport CanadaHigh Risk

October 14, 1998

HEATER AND DEFROSTER

At a glance

What can fail

A cooling system part failure can cause coolant temperature and pressure to rise sharply. High pressure may crack or separate the heater core end piece, releasing hot coolant that could burn occupants or fog windows.

What the fix does

Replace the radiator cap with a new design that prevents excessive pressure buildup in the cooling system.

22,752 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #1998197 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

February 27, 1990

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS

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