Issue ID | 302061 |
Internal NHTSA # | 745699 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z3 |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 01/05/01 |
Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Both the left front and left rear tires have developed soft spots/bubbles in the sidewall. Authorized dealers claim damage from road hazard. I have noticed other z3's with similar issues on these tires, and do not believe road hazard to be the cause. Direct correspondence to michelin remains unamswered.*ak (tiresize: 225/50 r16)( dot number: tire size: 225/50 r16 ) |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BAYSIDE, NY |
VIN pattern | WBACH9348YLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 01/06/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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