4USCK5331XLE***** VIN lookup for 1999 BMW Z3 (4USCK5331XLE95311)
4USCK5331XLE95311 VIN is assigned
to 1999 BMW Z3 .
It is a PASSENGER CAR .
It was manufactured by BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA.
This 1999 Z3 is a
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback.
Vehicle Descriptor | 4USCK533*XL |
Make | BMW |
Manufacturer Name | BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA |
Model | Z3 |
Model Year | 1999 |
Plant City | GREER |
Series | Z3 |
Trim | Coupe 2.8 |
Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
Plant State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
body Image Id | 5 |
Body Class | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
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) | 2790.00 |
Displacement(CI) | 170.4 |
Displacement(L) | 2.79 |
Engine Power(k W) | 141.6830 |
Fuel Type- Primary | Gasoline |
Engine Brake(hp) From | 190 |
Engine Manufacturer | BMW Manufacturing Corp. |
Seat Belt Type | Manual |
Other Restraint System Info | Driver and Passenger Depowered Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) |
Front Air Bag Locations | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
NCSA Body Type | 3-door/2-door hatchback |
NCSA Make | BMW |
NCSA Model | Z3 |
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
October 07 , 1999 NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V272000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
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.
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Components: POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 36
Description:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S DIFFERENTIAL AND IF INVOLVED, WILL REPLACE IT.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 1999.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).
November 03 , 1998 NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V275000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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.
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,000
Description:
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.
Remedy:
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).
March 23 , 2006 NHTSA Campaign Number: 06E026000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 61,944
Description:
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.
Remedy:
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'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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