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2 Recalls for 1996 BMW Z3
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-23 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 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. Remedy: 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. |
| 1997-08-19 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES COUPLED WITH VIBRATION. IF THE BUSHING BREAKS, THE OUTER CABLE HOUSING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BUSHING. IN THIS CASE, DURING APPLICATION OF THE THROTTLE PEDAL WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL BEING ENGAGED, THE OUTER TUBE COULD CATCH ON THE EDGE OF THE BROKEN BUSHING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING STEEL CLIP ON THE OUTER TUBE OF EACH CABLE IN THE AREA OF THE ADJUSTING SCREW AND PLASTIC BUSHING. THE CLIP IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE OUTER TUBE FROM DISLODGING FROM THE BUSHING. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 BMW Z3
| Date | Component |
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31 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 BMW Z3
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-20 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10043236 | |||
| 2017-04-25 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10980531 | |||
| 1996-12-06 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 511802 | |||
| 2018-05-28 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 11098301 | |||
| 2014-10-25 |
AIR BAGS | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10649974 | |||
| 2013-07-15 |
AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10524931 | |||
| 2011-08-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10422490 | |||
| 2008-10-01 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10244151 | |||
| 2005-09-19 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10136997 | |||
| 2004-03-12 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10062001 | |||
| 2004-03-07 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10060648 | |||
| 2003-10-20 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10043236 | |||
| 2003-07-06 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 10025497 | |||
| 2003-03-28 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10014703 | |||
| 2003-01-23 |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
ODI Number: 10004506 | |||
| 2003-01-15 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10002732 | |||
| 2002-10-01 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8019908 | |||
| 2002-04-30 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 8008828 | |||
| 2002-01-04 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
ODI Number: 8001550 | |||
| 1999-03-15 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 835884 | |||
| 1998-04-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 822457 | |||
| 1997-10-21 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 818686 | |||
| 1996-08-28 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 801463 | |||
| 2002-07-28 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 764834 | |||
| 2001-11-15 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 754596 | |||
| 2001-07-07 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 748049 | |||
| 2000-04-01 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 720864 | |||
| 1999-11-19 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 715014 | |||
| 1997-09-09 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 606044 | |||
| 1997-04-10 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
ODI Number: 602983 | |||
| 1997-08-19 |
SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 522948 |
0 Investigations for 1996 BMW Z3
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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11 Service Alerts for 1996 BMW Z3
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1998-03-01 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-11-01 | 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ROUGH IDLE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
M44 MISFIRE FAULTS 50, 51, 52 OR 53. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 99E-A01. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-07-01 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
THE DATA SET OF THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (DME) NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-01 | 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-01 | 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CREAKS OR RATTLES FROM A-PILLAR AREA. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-01 | 121200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
DIMMING FUNCTION OF HEADLIGHT SWITCH INOPERATIVE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-06-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW: WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR STOPPING THE ENGINE IDLE DIPS TOO LOW BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK FLOURINATION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 220000 SEATS
SEAT BACKREST PADDDING WEARING. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |