Issue ID | 695539 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10244305 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z3 |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 28/12/07 |
Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2000 bmw z3. The contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. A local mechanic stated that there was an 8 inch fracture in the subframe. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they welded the frame. One year later, the contact noticed that the rear tires, where the crack was located, had abnormal wear. She took her vehicle back to a mechanic and is in the process of having it inspected. The failure mileage was 135,000 and current mileage was 148,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NORTH MIDDLE TOWN, NJ |
VIN pattern | 4USCH9344YLXXXXXX |
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 | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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