Issue ID | 1528077 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11165993 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z3 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 30/11/18 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have a 1998 z3 m roadster and the trunk welds holding the subframe is failing. This is a commonly documented issues. Bmw dealers acknowledge the issue but bmw north america will not fix it. This is a welding/manufacturing defect that can lead to the differential and suspension components in the rear to completely separate. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 139000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SACRAMENTO, CA |
VIN pattern | WBSCK9339WLXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 05/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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