Issue ID | 533337 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10114225 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 323I |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 24/11/04 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On several occasions my windshield wipers have ceased working after i have come to a stop and then started moving again. This only seems to happen after the wipers have been in use for at least 30 minutes. The consequences are extremely limited visibility and difficulty even pulling off the road. In one case i had to drive over a quarter mile before finding a safe place to pull over. It was dark and my was very poor. The wipers will start working if i turn the vehicle off and restart. I have reported the problem to the dealer on two occasions and they have not identified or corrected the problem. At this point i am reluctant to drive the vehicle if it is raining and cannot use it for any extended trip. I am no longer certain of the exact dates of the incidents. The date i have entered is approximate.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ODENVILLE, AL |
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? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 05/03/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 10 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | TOM WILLIAMS BMW |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | BIRMINGHAM |
Dealer's state code | AL |
Dealer's ZIP code |