Issue ID | 363305 |
Internal NHTSA # | 8010882 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z3 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 30/06/24 |
Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Left rear frame rail cracked with cause unknown. This crack was only detected by owner when changing tire. Dealership states that this may have come from manufacture tightning frame too tight. Please describe details |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WEST BRATTLEBORO, VT |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | |
Cruise control | |
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Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
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