WBSBK0333XEC***** VIN lookup for 1999 BMW M3 (WBSBK0333XEC46039)
WBSBK0333XEC46039 VIN is assigned
to 1999 BMW M3 with a .
It is a PASSENGER CAR .
It was manufactured by BMW M GMBH.
This 1999 M3 is a
Convertible/Cabriolet.
WBSBK0333XEC41374
| Vehicle Descriptor | WBSBK033*XE |
| Make | BMW |
| Manufacturer Name | BMW M GMBH |
| Model | M3 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| Plant City | REGENSBURG |
| Series | 3 Series |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |
| body Image Id | 1 |
| Body Class | Convertible/Cabriolet |
| Doors | 2 |
| Bed Type | Not Applicable |
| Cab Type | Not Applicable |
| Trailer Type Connection | Not Applicable |
| Trailer Body Type | Not Applicable |
| Engine Numberof Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement(CC) | 3151.2324072 |
| Displacement(CI) | 192.3 |
| Displacement(L) | 3.152 |
| Engine Power(k W) | 178.9680 |
| Fuel Type- Primary | Gasoline |
| Engine Brake(hp) From | 240 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW M GmbH |
| Seat Belt Type | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) |
| Front Air Bag Locations | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| NCSA Body Type | Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar) |
| NCSA Make | BMW |
| NCSA Model | 3-series |
| Bus Floor Configuration Type | Not Applicable |
| Bus Type | Not Applicable |
| Custom Motorcycle Type | Not Applicable |
| Motorcycle Suspension Type | Not Applicable |
| Motorcycle Chassis Type | Not Applicable |
Driver Complaints
Recalls
November 15 , 1999 NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V063001
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
THIS COULD CAUSE THE SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY WITHOUT AN ACTUAL SIDE CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE BATTERY SAFETY TERMINAL (BST) COULD ALSO ACTIVATE, DISCONNECTING THE STARTER CABLE FROM THE BATTERY. IN THIS CASE, THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COULD CONTINUE TO OPERATE AND THE ENGINE WOULD CONTINUE TO RUN, BUT AFTER STOPPING, COULD NOT BE RESTARTED.
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Components: AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,749
Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH A SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM CONSISTING OF DOOR-MOUNTED THORAX AIR BAGS (REAR DOOR AIR BAGS ARE OPTIONAL), A CENTRAL ELECTRONIC SENSOR AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, LEFT AND RIGHT SATELLITE IMPACT SENSORS, AND ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS SYSTEM IS UNDULY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN NON-CRASH IMPACTS, SUCH AS CONTACTING LARGE POTHOLES OR CURBS AT SUBSTANTIAL SPEED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE CENTRAL COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE THAT REGULATES THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL OF THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 7, 2000. 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).
Rating:
4.71 from 5
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