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1997 BMW M3
2 Recalls for 1997 BMW M3
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-11-15 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH A SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM CONSISTING OF DOOR-MOUNTED THORAX AIR BAGS (REAR DOOR AIR BAGS ARE OPTIONAL), A CENTRAL ELECTRONIC SENSOR AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, LEFT AND RIGHT SATELLITE IMPACT SENSORS, AND ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS SYSTEM IS UNDULY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN NON-CRASH IMPACTS, SUCH AS CONTACTING LARGE POTHOLES OR CURBS AT SUBSTANTIAL SPEED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE CENTRAL COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE THAT REGULATES THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL OF THE VEHICLE’S OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS. |
| 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 1997 BMW M3
| Date | Component |
|---|
27 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 BMW M3
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-12 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 10139474 | |||
| 2001-11-29 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 899680 | |||
| 2001-07-13 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 892802 | |||
| 1999-11-22 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 853215 | |||
| 1999-09-01 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 846337 | |||
| 1997-05-02 |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 811962 | |||
| 2002-05-09 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 761726 | |||
| 2001-11-13 |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ODI Number: 754494 | |||
| 2001-07-07 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 748050 | |||
| 2001-06-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 746851 | |||
| 2001-05-13 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 745272 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 608017 | |||
| 2001-04-30 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 560947 | |||
| 2001-02-27 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 559939 | |||
| 2001-02-27 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ODI Number: 559939 | |||
| 2001-02-27 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 559939 | |||
| 2001-02-27 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 559939 | |||
| 2001-02-27 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 559939 | |||
| 2001-02-27 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
ODI Number: 559939 | |||
| 2001-02-27 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 559939 | |||
| 2001-02-27 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 559939 | |||
| 2001-02-27 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 559939 | |||
| 2000-10-30 |
TIRES:BEAD
ODI Number: 556461 | |||
| 1999-08-18 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 548014 | |||
| 1998-09-20 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 541126 | |||
| 1998-08-15 |
STEERING | TIRES
ODI Number: 539861 | |||
| 1998-02-04 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 530109 |
0 Investigations for 1997 BMW M3
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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7 Service Alerts for 1997 BMW M3
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2011-07-01 | 022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
BMW: A GRINDING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DURING SLOW CORNERING. WHEN TURNING A SLIP/STICK EFFECT IS CREATED ON THE LINING AND STEEL DISCS INCORPORATED IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CAUSES A GRINDING NOISE. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-08-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW: THERMOSTAT HOUSING INSPECTION. THE RETAINING SPRINGS OF THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING QUICK RELEASE COUPLINGS FOR THE COOLANT HOSES MAY NOT BE LOCKED CORRECTLY. THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN A COOLANT LEAK. MODELS AFFECTED ARE M3 SEDAN (E Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-08-01 | 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
BMW: THERMOSTAT HOUSING INSPECTION. THE RETAINING SPRINGS OF THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING QUICK RELEASE COUPLINGS FOR THE COOLANT HOSES MAY NOT BE LOCKED CORRECTLY. THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN A COOLANT LEAK. MODELS AFFECTED ARE M3 SEDAN (E Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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") |
| 1998-03-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON VOLUNTARY EXHAUST EMISSION SERVICE ACTION NO. 98E-A01. PRODUCED FROM 10/95 – 11/97 *YC*DB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON VOLUNTARY EXHAUST EMISSION SERVICE ACTION NO. 98E-A01. *YC *JN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-02-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH ON COLD START. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997 BMW M3
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