Issue ID | 206779 |
Internal NHTSA # | 719441 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z3 |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 03/07/24 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Speedometer shows 6% over actual speed. This is a safty issue due to 1) no accurate speed known, 2) driver's attention is distracted from driving while trying to calculate true speed 3) driver finds himself speeding in other vehicles due to habits of compesating for speedometer error in z3. Bmw refuses to repair. *ak |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GOLDEN, CO |
VIN pattern | 4USCH9344YLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/11/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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