Issue ID | 420825 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10023166 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z3 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 05/02/03 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The seat tracks of both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle allowed the seats to move at least 10mm forward and rearward under braking and acceleration. This movement causes a partial loss of control of the vehicle. The vehicle had only 32k miles on it. This appears to be a premature failure and a defect of both tracks. This failure mode is documented both on this site and on many bmw forums. The entire track assembly of both seats had to be replaced. *nlm |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROYAL OAK, MI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 07/02/03 |
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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