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2000 Bmw Z3 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	892476
Internal NHTSA #	10436004
Manufacurer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	Z3
Model Year	2000
File date	24/06/11
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On 24jun2011, i swerved from a parallel lane to avoid being sideswiped. No contact was made between vehicles. However, i noticed a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehile has a manual transmission. I took the vehicle to an auto body repair shop. After examining the vehicle they told me that: the flange/bracket that held the differential in place had a complete hair-line fracture; and, that a substantial number of spot welds holding the body on to the frame had failed. I made contact with the local bmw dealership mcgrath bmw, ocated in westmont, il and told them of the incident. They stated that they did not undertake body repairs and directed me to a firm which did all types of body and structural repairs and was accredited by bmw. I was given an estimate for the repair of between $5,000-$6,000, and was told that there was no program offered by bmw to share in the cost of the flange/bracket and body repair. I went back to my local body shop and told them to estimate the cost and i also reported the problem to my auto insurance (state farm). An adjuster from state farm reviewed the failures and stated that the condition was one of a problem in manufacture and not covered by my auto insurance. My body shop then gave me an estimate of a not to exceed figure of approximately $2,500. I told them to undertake the repair. The flange/bracket has been replaced and reinforced and the body and frame have since been rewelded at a total cost to me of $1600. Additionally, i spent an additional $100 for a alignment (firestone of countryside, il) the local body shop is douglas auto body, 4015 eberly avenue, brookfield, il (708) 485-7774 - they are a body and structural repair shop approved by state farm insurance. This vehicle has been used by me as a street vehicle and not for racing or track use of any kind. The failures seem to be a mfg. Design flaw.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BROOKFIELD, IL
VIN pattern	4USCH9349YLXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	03/07/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	55
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2000 Bmw Z3 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2000 Bmw Z3 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

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