Recall 99V272000: BMW Z3
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Summary
The problem. 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.
The risk. 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.
The fix. Dealers will inspect the vehicle's differential and if involved, will replace it.
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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V272000
- Manufacturer
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Report received
- October 7, 1999
- Owners notified
- December 10, 1999
- Built
- Nov 24, 1998 – Nov 25, 1998
- Units affected
- 36
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
- BMW Z3: 1999
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.