Vehicle recall 78V074000 · April 4, 1978
BMW 320i and 320IA
The hex head bolt that connects the main wiring harness to terminal #30 may not have been tightened to the proper torque.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The hex head bolt that connects the main wiring harness to terminal #30 may not have been tightened to the proper torque.
- Remedy
- The dealer will remove the fuse panel and retighten the 5-MM hex head bolt in the main power terminal underneath the fuse panel, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; wiring harness bolt.consequences of defect: due to engine vibration and high engine revolutions,the bolt may become loose over a period of time causing temporary currentinterruption and breakdown of the vehicle"s electrical system. Engine misfiringand temporary blackout of the lighting system may occur during the night time.failure of the lighting system could result in a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V074000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 4, 1978
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- May 2, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,819
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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