1999 BMW Z3 RECALL - #98V275000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 BMW Z3 |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
8/14/1998 - 9/28/1998 |
| Recalled on |
11/5/1998 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
11/30/1998 |
| # Affected |
1,000 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
1999 BMW Z3 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jun 03, 2011 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW: WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR STOPPING THE ENGINE IDLE DIPS TOO LOW BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
Oct 06, 2000 - 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
Oct 06, 2000 - 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SUBJECT REGARDING SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING VARIOUS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAULTS. *TT
May 31, 2000 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE DSC III TEST CABLE. *TT
Aug 30, 1999 - 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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