1997 BMW Z3

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2 Recalls for 1997 BMW Z3

Recall Date Component Summary
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.

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.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 BMW Z3

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50 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 BMW Z3

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Date Component  
2007-08-07 SEATS
ODI Number: 10199186
2004-03-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10062042
2017-01-23 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10946920
2014-02-04 SEATS
ODI Number: 10562829
2011-05-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10404652
2010-12-18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10371628
2010-12-03 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10369086
2008-08-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10238068
2008-03-24 SEATS
ODI Number: 10222149
2007-08-07 SEATS
ODI Number: 10199186
2004-11-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10101604
2004-03-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10062042
2004-03-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10061983
2004-01-29 STEERING
ODI Number: 10056081
2003-06-16 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 10023167
2003-06-16 SEATS
ODI Number: 10023166
2003-09-12 SEATS
ODI Number: 10020196
2003-03-20 SEATS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10010799
2002-12-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10001349
2000-05-17 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 9000795
2002-11-08 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8022446
2002-06-02 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 8010882
2002-03-20 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8006061
2002-01-28 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
ODI Number: 8002952
2002-02-06 AIR BAGS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SEAT BELTS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | SEATS | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | STRUCTURE:BODY | STRUCTURE:BO
ODI Number: 8003673
2004-08-16 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10087000
1999-02-05 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 834519
1997-06-04 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 812758
1998-10-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 780655
2000-01-01 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 784386
2002-06-14 SEATS
ODI Number: 763069
2001-07-23 AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 748982
2001-07-08 AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 748070
2000-11-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 736637
2000-08-25 SEATS
ODI Number: 729024
2000-03-27 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 720673
1999-11-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 714825
1999-10-05 SEATS
ODI Number: 712836
1999-02-16 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 703349
1999-02-01 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 609377
1997-10-04 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 605541
2000-01-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 550196
1999-09-30 SEATS
ODI Number: 548992
1997-02-25 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 546856
1998-04-06 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 533912
1997-10-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 523595
1997-10-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 523595
1997-07-03 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 521329
1996-11-27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 512009
1996-11-27 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
ODI Number: 512009
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0 Investigations for 1997 BMW Z3

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12 Service Alerts for 1997 BMW Z3

Date Description
1998-03-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC

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1997-11-01 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

ROUGH IDLE

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1997-12-01 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

INSTALLATION OF HOOD LATCH GUIDE PLATE. *AK

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1996-10-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. *TW

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1999-05-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 99E-A01. *TT

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1999-04-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO QUALITY MONITORING OF M44 / M62 CAMSHAFT SENSOR. *TT

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1997-08-01 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

REPOSITIONING OF FUEL LINE DUE TO INSTALLATION OF AN INCORRECT FUEL HOSE. *AK

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1996-12-01 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *TW

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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

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1997-01-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TW

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1997-01-01 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

INSTALLATION OF AIR DEFLECTORS. *TW

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1997-02-01 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET. *TW

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