Bmw E46 1996

Model E46 made in 1996 by Bmw got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 1996

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E040000E SPEED RACING E (Equipment)164805/10/2006OVSCBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC05/15/200605/18/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryE speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
NotesThis recall only pertains to e speed racing aftermarket combination lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
05/21/2004390001007/02/1996
 Tl*the contact owns a 1996 bmw e46. the contact stated that gas is leaking from the rear of the vehicle. the failure occurs when the vehicle is not driven on a regular basis. the dealer stated that this is normal when the vehicle is not driven on a daily basis. the current mileage is 41,000 and failure mileage was 39,000.