1999 BMW Z3 RECALL - #99V272000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 BMW Z3 |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
11/24/1998 - 11/25/1998 |
| Recalled on |
10/26/1999 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
12/10/1999 |
| # Affected |
36 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
1999 BMW Z3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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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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