Bmw E46 1999
Model E46 made in 1999 by Bmw got 3 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to exterior lighting. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps 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 Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket 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 | |||||||||||||||
| 06E040000 | E SPEED RACING | E (Equipment) | 1648 | 05/10/2006 | OVSC | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/15/2006 | 05/18/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | E 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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 | |||||||||||||||
| 06E049000 | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. | E (Equipment) | 27176 | 07/01/2006 | OVSC | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/24/2006 | 06/05/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the 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 Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 720600 | 06/01/2000 | 614307 | Subject regarding hps (head protection system) airbag replacement on sedans produced up to 9/99. *tt | 10/06/2000 | |
| 720700 | 08/01/2000 | 614280 | Subject regarding mrs 3 satellite sensors replacement for side airbag on sedans manufactured from 09/99 up to 11/99 and coupes manufactured up to 11/99. *tt | 10/06/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 610201 | 10/01/2001 | 610201 | 628387 | Customers may complain of headlight brightness and idle speed fluctuations when both seat heating elements are turned on. *tt | 03/08/2002 |
| 610201 | 07/01/2001 | 622286 | Customer may complain of headlight brightness and idle speed fluctuations when both seat heating elements are turned on. *tt | 10/16/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 121599 | 11/01/2000 | 121599 | 616159 | Voluntary emissions recall 00e-ao1 - fault access / o2 readiness codes. bmw has determined that due to an engine control module software error, a communication conflict exists between the engine control module and the transmission contr | 02/13/2001 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| SIB110901 | 05/01/2002 | SIB110901 | 633492 | Subject regarding voluntary emissions recall campaign no. 02e-a01 relating to the premature failure of the crankcase ventilation hose. *tt | 09/23/2002 |
| 110500 | 06/01/2000 | 614292 | Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise heard coming from engine compartment. *tt | 10/06/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 040600 | 02/01/2000 | 611241 | Information regarding the dsc iii test cable. *tt | 05/31/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| 840700 | 06/01/2000 | 614312 | Subject regarding the bmw color accessory navigation system for vehicles manufactured up to 9/99. *tt | 10/06/2000 | |
| 840600 | 08/01/2000 | 840600 | 614261 | Information on retrofitting adapter cable for mk ii plus navigation computer on certain vehicles. *tt | 10/04/2000 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 160200 | 05/01/2000 | 613554 | Subject regarding distributor piece / fuel tank filler pipe replacement on convertibles produced in 11/99. *tt | 07/21/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||||
| 040300 | 01/01/2000 | 611106 | Information on the fuel level sender spanner. *tt | 05/30/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SIB240202 | 04/01/2002 | 633415 | Subject regarding hard shifts, leak at torque converter seal. *tt | 09/23/2002 | |
| 240998 | 12/01/2001 | 240998 | 628429 | Experiencing a clunk noise heard/felt during situations of load reversal. *tt | 03/08/2002 |
| 240500 | 12/01/2001 | 240500 | 628420 | Customers may complain about erratic/harsh shifting and the transmission light is illuminated and no start/no crank condition. *tt | 03/08/2002 |
| 240200 | 04/01/2000 | 612537 | Customer complaint of hard or no shift along with gear error fault codes on 1999 and 2000 model year vehicles. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 240200 | 12/01/2001 | 240200 | 628425 | Customers may complain of hard or no shift and gear error fault codes 50, 52, 53, or 55 in the transmission control module. *tt | 03/08/2002 |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 510100 | 05/01/2000 | 613542 | Information regarding creaking, squeaking, clicking noises from window regulator installed on sedans produced prior to 2/00. **mr | 07/21/2000 | |
| 510399 | 10/01/1999 | 611082 | Subject regarding memory mirrors on vehicles (from 9/99 production) fitted with the seat memory option. *tt | 05/26/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/19/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 bmw e46. while parked, the contact noticed both rear tail lights failed intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the tail light wires needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. kmj | |||
| 10/19/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 bmw e46. while parked, the contact noticed both rear tail lights operated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the tail light wires would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. js | |||