1998 BMW Z3

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1 Recalls for 1998 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.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1998 BMW Z3

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31 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1998 BMW Z3

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2019-09-23 SEATS
ODI Number: 11257526
2019-01-09 POWER TRAIN | STRUCTURE:BODY | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11165993
2011-07-20 POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10415652
2009-09-30 SEATS
ODI Number: 10285850
2007-07-24 SEATS
ODI Number: 10197347
2007-07-24 SEATS
ODI Number: 10197346
2005-03-18 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
ODI Number: 10115415
2005-02-09 SEATS
ODI Number: 10110189
2003-12-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10050475
2003-11-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10043982
2003-10-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10042414
2003-07-11 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10024010
2003-01-25 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10003371
2002-11-22 SEATS
ODI Number: 8023166
2001-08-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 9003499
2000-01-22 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 854517
1998-05-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 823461
2001-12-02 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
ODI Number: 755193
2001-08-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 749966
1999-11-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 714824
1999-01-18 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 702345
1999-09-08 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 609798
1999-02-01 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 608784
1999-02-01 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 607328
1999-02-01 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 607328
1999-02-01 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ODI Number: 606707
2001-08-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 562337
1999-10-05 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 548899
1999-10-05 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 548899
1998-07-06 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
ODI Number: 537768
1998-01-13 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ODI Number: 528220
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21 Service Alerts for 1998 BMW Z3

Date Description
1998-09-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC TOP SLAMS AGAINST WINDSHIELD HEADER WHEN CLOSING. *YC

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1998-09-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

INSTALLATIN OF CENTER CONSOLE WITH INTEGRATED CUP HOLDERS. *YC

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2000-06-01 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SUBJECT REGARDING SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING VARIOUS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAULTS. *TT

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2000-06-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT

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1998-03-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM SUBWOOFER. *YC *JN

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1998-03-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

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1999-05-01 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT ON FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TAK IS FULL. *TT

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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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1999-05-01 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT

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1998-11-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT ON EWS3D CODING NOT POSSIBLE. *YC

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1998-10-01 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SUBJECT ON TIGHTENING THE BATTERY B+ CABLE CLAMP NUT. *YC

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1998-10-01 140000 AIR BAGS

INFORMATION ON NEW AIRBAGS. *YC

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1999-06-01 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

CONDITIONS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT

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1999-06-01 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT

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1998-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BRIEF INFORMATION ON ROADSTER ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (ETM) SUPPLEMENT. *YC

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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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2000-05-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES (IN AND OUT OF RED ZONE) AND / OR HEATER OUTPUT TOO LOW. **MR

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1999-02-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH ON COLD START. *TT

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1999-02-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE CRANKING, BUT DOES NOT START. *TT

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1999-02-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

PROCEDURES ON INSTALLING I-BUS WIRE FOR THE CD CHANGER. *TT

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1999-02-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE CRANKING, BUT NOT STARTING. *TT

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