1999 BMW Z3 recall: differential unit
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on October 7, 1999. It covers about 36 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 36
- reported
- Oct 7, 1999
- owners notified
- Dec 10, 1999
- related complaints
- 9
Power train: driveline: differential unit
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear axle differential may contain ring gear bolts that were incorrectly torqued during assembly. The bolt or bolts could loosen leading to noise from the differential.
- Risk
- The bolt or bolts could loosen leading to noise from the differential and if a bolt were to completely work loose from its mount, lockup of the rear axle could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle's differential and if involved, will replace it.
Recall number 99V272000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 99V272000
Is there a recall on the 1999 BMW Z3 differential unit?
Yes. Recall 99V272000, reported on October 7, 1999, covers about 36 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V272000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's differential and if involved, will replace it.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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