Issue ID | 166983 |
Internal NHTSA # | 709383 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 323I |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 25/03/99 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brakes: steering wheel vibration on highway when braking - the rotors have been replaced twice and the brake pads have been replaced once. Head lights: left headlight - bulb was replaced once & bulb assembly was replaced once. The right head light bulb replaced once. Car still vibrates on highway when applying light pressure to brakes. Dealer service manager, service advisor & employee in the parts department have acknowledged that bmw has been suppying them with defective rotors. Dealer is continuing to put new rotors on vehicles which they know may be warped. Warped rotors are a potentially serious safety hazard. Please help me with any assistance you may provide. Thank you - robert sambor |
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Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MIAMI BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | WBAAM3332XKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/11/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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