1999 BMW 323I Recalls (3)

Campaign:
99V063000 on 03/28/1999
Component:
Air bags:side/window
Manufactured:
05/31/1998 - 03/24/1999
Affected:
34,701
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 head protection system (hps) for front occupants, 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 and hps to deploy without an actual side crash. in addition, the battery safety terminal (bst) would also activate, disconnecting the starter cable from the battery. in this case, vehicle electrical system would 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 april 30, 1999. 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).

Campaign:
99V100000 on 05/05/1999
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
05/31/1998 - 03/07/1999
Affected:
31,067
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. it is possible that the retaining clip that secures the brake booster pushrod to the brake pedal arm was not properly installed during production. it is possible for the clip to detach from the pin on the brake pedal arm allowing the pushrod to disconnect from the arm.
Consequence:
If this occurs, braking is not possible.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the clip for tight installation and replace the clip if it is loose.
Notes:
Owner notification began may 14, 1999.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).

Campaign:
02V223000 on 08/13/2002
Component:
Air bags:side/window
Manufactured:
04/07/1999 - 08/30/1999
Affected:
20,500
Defect:
On certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds.
Consequence:
This could cause the side air bag and head protection system to deploy without an actual side crash or impact severe enough to cause significant visible damage to the vehicle. unexpected deployment of the side air bag could cause serious injury if the occupant's head is resting near the side air bag.
Correction:
Dealers will recalibrate the central air bag control module to reduce the possibility of such a non-crash deployment. owner notification began october 25, 2002. 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.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1999 BMW 323I TSBs (6)

Bulletin:
117598
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding 2.5 and 2.8 liter six cylinder engines. *yc
Bulletin:
360299
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Subject regarding tire pressure placards. *tt
Bulletin:
B340414
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles this service information bulletin supersedes si 34 04 14 dated december 2014. designates changes to the bulletin. information 1.visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses d
Bulletin:
B121616
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Oxygen sensors - readiness code monitor is not set. vehicle may not pass the state inspection (smog or i/m) due to oxygen sensors readiness monitor not set/not fitted/not supported. dme software error.
Bulletin:
651414
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Special technical campaign. the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not deploy correctly. bmw is cooperating with this request. takata is
Bulletin:
340414
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles. information 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less tha

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