1999 BMW E46 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
06E040000 on 05/17/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
1,648
Defect:
Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to e speed racing aftermarket combination lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1999 BMW E46 TSBs (19)

Bulletin:
510399
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Subject regarding memory mirrors on vehicles (from 9/99 production) fitted with the seat memory option. *tt
Bulletin:
040300
Component:
071000 fuel system, gasoline:storage
Summary:
Information on the fuel level sender spanner. *tt
Bulletin:
040600
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Information regarding the dsc iii test cable. *tt
Bulletin:
240200
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Customer complaint of hard or no shift along with gear error fault codes on 1999 and 2000 model year vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
510100
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Information regarding creaking, squeaking, clicking noises from window regulator installed on sedans produced prior to 2/00. **mr
Bulletin:
160200
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding distributor piece / fuel tank filler pipe replacement on convertibles produced in 11/99. *tt
Bulletin:
840600
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Information on retrofitting adapter cable for mk ii plus navigation computer on certain vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
720700
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject regarding mrs 3 satellite sensors replacement for side airbag on sedans manufactured from 09/99 up to 11/99 and coupes manufactured up to 11/99. *tt
Bulletin:
110500
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise heard coming from engine compartment. *tt
Bulletin:
720600
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject regarding hps (head protection system) airbag replacement on sedans produced up to 9/99. *tt
Bulletin:
840700
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Subject regarding the bmw color accessory navigation system for vehicles manufactured up to 9/99. *tt
Bulletin:
121599
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Voluntary emissions recall 00e-ao1 - fault access / o2 readiness codes. bmw has determined that due to an engine control module software error, a communication conflict exists between the engine control module and the transmission contr
Bulletin:
610201
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Customer may complain of headlight brightness and idle speed fluctuations when both seat heating elements are turned on. *tt
Bulletin:
610201
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Customers may complain of headlight brightness and idle speed fluctuations when both seat heating elements are turned on. *tt
Bulletin:
240500
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Customers may complain about erratic/harsh shifting and the transmission light is illuminated and no start/no crank condition. *tt
Bulletin:
240200
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Customers may complain of hard or no shift and gear error fault codes 50, 52, 53, or 55 in the transmission control module. *tt
Bulletin:
240998
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Experiencing a clunk noise heard/felt during situations of load reversal. *tt
Bulletin:
SIB240202
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Subject regarding hard shifts, leak at torque converter seal. *tt
Bulletin:
SIB110901
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding voluntary emissions recall campaign no. 02e-a01 relating to the premature failure of the crankcase ventilation hose. *tt

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