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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V275000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 08/14/1998 to 09/28/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1000 | 11/30/1998 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 11/03/1998 | 11/05/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the nut that secures the main positive cable to the positive battery terminal clamp was not tightened properly, allowing the cable to loosen over time. if this occurred, the cable could ultimately loosen to the point where electrical continuity could be interrupted. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occured while the engine was running, the engine could stop. also, if the vehicle were being operated at night, the lighting system could shut off, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will tighten the nut to the proper specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 30, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 620300 | 06/01/2000 | 614294 | Subject regarding short circuit causing various instrument cluster faults. *tt | 10/06/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 05/17/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| The battery hold-down clamps were never installed at the factory, a safety hazard.*ak | |||