1999 BMW Z3 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 98V275000 on 11/04/1998
- Component:
- Electrical system:battery:cables
- Manufactured:
- 08/13/1998 - 09/27/1998
- Affected:
- 1,000
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the nut that secures the main positive cable to the positive battery terminal clamp was not tightened properly, allowing the cable to loosen over time. if this occurred, the cable could ultimately loosen to the point where electrical continuity could be interrupted.
- Consequence:
- If this occured while the engine was running, the engine could stop. also, if the vehicle were being operated at night, the lighting system could shut off, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will tighten the nut to the proper specifications.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began november 30, 1998.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:
- 99V272000 on 10/25/1999
- Component:
- Power train:driveline:differential unit
- Manufactured:
- 11/23/1998 - 11/24/1998
- Affected:
- 36
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rear axle differential may contain ring gear bolts that were incorrectly torqued during assembly. the bolt or bolts could loosen leading to noise from the differential.
- Consequence:
- The bolt or bolts could loosen leading to noise from the differential and if a bolt were to completely work loose from its mount, lockup of the rear axle could occur.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle's differential and if involved, will replace it.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began december 10, 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:
- 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.
1999 BMW Z3 TSBs (11)
- Bulletin:
- 117598
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding 2.5 and 2.8 liter six cylinder engines. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 120299
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Customer may complain of engine running rough on cold start. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 620199
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Concerns with fuel gauge reading 1/4 when tank is full. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 121099
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information regarding voluntary emission recall campaign no. 99e-a01. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 160199
- Component:
- 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Subject on fuel gauge reading 1/4 when tak is full. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 160199
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Concerns with fuel gauge reading 1/4 when tank is full. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 620199
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Conditions with fuel gauge reading 1/4 when tank is full. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 040600
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Information regarding the dsc iii test cable. *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:
- 620300
- Component:
- 114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
- Summary:
- Subject regarding short circuit causing various instrument cluster faults. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SI B12 12 10
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Bmw: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem. *rm
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