Issue ID | 1075321 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10597598 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 323I |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 09/06/14 |
Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw 323i. While the vehicle was being serviced for an unrelated repair, the contact was notified that the rear subframe was separating due to corrosion. The technician stated that the subframe needed to be replaced and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 160,000. .. Updated 08/11/14 *bf the consumer stated the rear of the vehicle would shake paired with a banging noise. Updated 08/20/2014 *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SCOTIA, NY |
VIN pattern | WBAAM3331XKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
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