Vehicle recall 84V107000 · September 11, 1984

1984 BMW 318

Water control valve in the heating system may not close completely.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: heater; heater control valve connector.consequences of defect: the wiring to the valve may begin to smoulder in theinstrument panel near the floor of the vehicle, adjacent to the left side ofthe transmission. A fire in the interior is possible and could injure vehicleoccupants.note: do not set the rotary temperature control at or within 20 degrees of thefull cold position until the vehicle is repaired. If smoke or smoulderingoccurs, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. The ignition key should then beturned off and all occupants should evacuate vehicle immediately.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V107000
Reported to NHTSA: September 11, 1984
Filed by: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owner notification: December 14, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,748
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Windshield › Electrical heating element

Recall 84V107000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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BMW 318 (1984): 1984

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