Recall 99V-272
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 1999 BMW Z3: Power train (driveline, differential unit).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-272
- Reported
- October 7, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 36 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear axle differential may contain ring gear bolts that were incorrectly torqued during assembly. The bolt or bolts could loosen leading to noise from the differential.
The risk
The bolt or bolts could loosen leading to noise from the differential and if a bolt were to completely work loose from its mount, lockup of the rear axle could occur.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's differential and if involved, will replace it.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began december 10, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- BMW Z3 1999