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Cooling System - Fan Shroud Modification

87BMW02

GROUP 17 Radiator
Bulletin Number 17 01 87 (1422) Page 1 of 1
Montvale, NJ August 1987 Technical Dept.
SUBJECT: Fan Shroud Modification

MODELS: E24 and E28 with M30 engine (up to 6/86 production)

Problem: The fan shroud could become deformed and displaced from its frame.

Cause: High ambient temperatures and high speeds.

Correction: Replace fan shroud with modified shroud (P/N 17 11 1 712 240).

When a car is in your shop, visually check the fan shroud for deformation and frame displacement. If this is the case, replace the early fan shroud version (P/N 17 11 1 177 834) by the new one (P/N 17 11 1 712 240).

Note: The part number of the early version appears on the right side of the shroud, halfway down the side.

Warranty
Status: Part and labor reimbursed under the terms of the BMW Limited Warranty of 3 Years/36,000 Miles.

Defect code: 17 11 04 01 00

Labor operation: 17 11 031

Labor allowance: 3 FRU