1997 BMW M3 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 97V131000 on 08/28/1997
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1994 - 07/29/1997
- Affected:
- 410,000
- Defect:
- The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. it is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
- Consequence:
- This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
- Notes:
- Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 99V063001 on 11/17/1999
- Component:
- Air bags:side/window
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1997 - 08/30/1999
- Affected:
- 16,749
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles are built with a side air bag system consisting of door-mounted thorax air bags (rear door air bags are optional), a central electronic sensor and diagnostic system, left and right satellite impact sensors, and associated wiring. this system is unduly sensitive to certain non-crash impacts, such as contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speed.
- Consequence:
- This could cause the side air bag to deploy without an actual side crash. in addition, the battery safety terminal (bst) could also activate, disconnecting the starter cable from the battery. in this case, the vehicle's electrical system could continue to operate and the engine would continue to run, but after stopping, could not be restarted.
- Correction:
- Dealers will reprogram the central computer control module that regulates the performance of all of the vehicle's occupant protection systems.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began february 7, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1997 BMW M3 TSBs (6)
- Bulletin:
- 12 10 97
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. produced from 10/95 - 11/97 *yc*db
- Bulletin:
- 16 01 98
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 12 10 97
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. *yc *jn
- Bulletin:
- 120299
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Customer may complain of engine running rough on cold start. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SI-B11-07-09
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Bmw: thermostat housing inspection. the retaining springs of the thermostat housing quick release couplings for the coolant hoses may not be locked correctly. this situation may result in a coolant leak. models affected are m3 sedan (e
- Bulletin:
- SIB-33-01-02
- Component:
- 022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
- Summary:
- Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. when turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise. *rm
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