Issue ID | 211847 |
Internal NHTSA # | 720673 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z3 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 01/06/99 |
Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Both driver and passenger seats move and shift out of place during normal operation at any speed all of the time. Reported to dealer for correction under warranty and was advised this was a normal condition for the seat to move when applying brakes at any speed. I consider this a safety hazard because the seat movement could result in deficient application of brake pressure on the pedal during braking conditions. Please advise if this is considered by nhtsa as normal operating condition. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1000 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WHITE HOUSE, TN |
VIN pattern | 4USCH7323VLXXXXXX |
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 | 01/01/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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