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1997 BMW M3 recalls

The 1997 BMW M3 is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

At a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Most recent
November 15, 1999

Source: NHTSA recall records

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedPartProblemVehicles
99V-063 November 15, 1999 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… 16,749
97V-131 August 19, 1997 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… 410,000

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