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BMW 3 SERIES Air Bags Side/window

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #891725

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HIS LANE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in WEST HILL, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 3 SERIES Tires

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #751971

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2001.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED THIS. SEE FILE # 748060- I HAVE NEVER REC'D ANY RESPONSE OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. I EXPERIENCED 2 FLAT TIRES SIMUTANEOUSLY AT HIGH SPEED WITH NO PREVIOUS WARNING OR INDICATION OF ANYTHING IMPROPER, ETC. I ONLY HAD 4400 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE AND FIND HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THIS COULD OCCUR. AFTER REPLACING AT MY EXPENSE, SINCE MY DEALER INFORMED ME THAT ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN TO TIRES AND THAT THEY WEREN'T RESPONSIBLE, I LEARNED OF NHTSA RECALL # 00V383. (PLEASE REFER TO THE SPECIFICS OF THIS RECALL BEFORE PROCEEDING). I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY CAR IN NOV. 2000, THEREFORE IT WAS EN ROUTE BY SEA IN OCT. 2000 AND MANUFACTURED IN SEPT. 2000. AFTER NOTIFYING MY DEALER, THEY SAID THEY HAD "CHECKED MY VIN NUMBER AND DETERMINED THAT MY CAR WASS NOT AFFECTED. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE AND DO NOT KNOW HOW TO VERIFY EXCEPT BY ASKING YOU TO INVESTIGATE. BMW USA WAS CONTACTED VIA E-MAIL AND PROVIDED NO ANSWERS, EXPLANATIONS, OR VERIFICATION OF THEIR CLAIM. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AND PROVIDE ME WITH SOME KIND OF EXPLANATION AS TO WHETHER THIS WAS SOME FREAK COINCIDENCE THAT BMW IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OR THAT THEY SHOULD REPLACE MY WHEELS, ETC. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER. (DOT NUMBER: 00V383 TIRESIZE: 17).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV53441J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in LOMBARD, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000901. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 3 Series 2001 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 3 SERIES Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10070268

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2003.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . THE ENGINE OF MY CAR SHUT OFF, AND UPON BEING TOWED TO THE DEALER, THEY GOT BACK TO ME TO SAY THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AS A RESULT OF DRIVERS ERROR FROM A DOWNSHIFT FROM 4TH TO 2ND. THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS WAS IDENTIFIED BY THE CAR'S COMPUTER SYSTEM. HOWEVER, AFTER TALKING TO MANY MECHANICS, I HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD NEVER HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY A CAR'S COMPUTER, AND THIS WAS JUST AN OUT FOR THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THEIR ANSWER, AND AM LOOKING FOR A WAY TO PROTEST THEIR DECISION. FOR RIGHT NOW, I WAS STUCK PAYING FOR THE TOTAL BILL WHICH EXCEEDED $6000..Mileage was 22500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33461J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in BELLE VERNON, PA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 3 Series 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 3 SERIES Other

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10070268

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2003.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with OTHER . THE ENGINE OF MY CAR SHUT OFF, AND UPON BEING TOWED TO THE DEALER, THEY GOT BACK TO ME TO SAY THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AS A RESULT OF DRIVERS ERROR FROM A DOWNSHIFT FROM 4TH TO 2ND. THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS WAS IDENTIFIED BY THE CAR'S COMPUTER SYSTEM. HOWEVER, AFTER TALKING TO MANY MECHANICS, I HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD NEVER HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY A CAR'S COMPUTER, AND THIS WAS JUST AN OUT FOR THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THEIR ANSWER, AND AM LOOKING FOR A WAY TO PROTEST THEIR DECISION. FOR RIGHT NOW, I WAS STUCK PAYING FOR THE TOTAL BILL WHICH EXCEEDED $6000..Mileage was 22500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33461J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in BELLE VERNON, PA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 3 Series 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 3 SERIES Structure

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10070268

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2003.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE . THE ENGINE OF MY CAR SHUT OFF, AND UPON BEING TOWED TO THE DEALER, THEY GOT BACK TO ME TO SAY THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AS A RESULT OF DRIVERS ERROR FROM A DOWNSHIFT FROM 4TH TO 2ND. THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS WAS IDENTIFIED BY THE CAR'S COMPUTER SYSTEM. HOWEVER, AFTER TALKING TO MANY MECHANICS, I HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD NEVER HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY A CAR'S COMPUTER, AND THIS WAS JUST AN OUT FOR THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THEIR ANSWER, AND AM LOOKING FOR A WAY TO PROTEST THEIR DECISION. FOR RIGHT NOW, I WAS STUCK PAYING FOR THE TOTAL BILL WHICH EXCEEDED $6000..Mileage was 22500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33461J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in BELLE VERNON, PA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 3 Series 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 3 SERIES Suspension

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10070268

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2003.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION . THE ENGINE OF MY CAR SHUT OFF, AND UPON BEING TOWED TO THE DEALER, THEY GOT BACK TO ME TO SAY THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AS A RESULT OF DRIVERS ERROR FROM A DOWNSHIFT FROM 4TH TO 2ND. THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS WAS IDENTIFIED BY THE CAR'S COMPUTER SYSTEM. HOWEVER, AFTER TALKING TO MANY MECHANICS, I HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD NEVER HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY A CAR'S COMPUTER, AND THIS WAS JUST AN OUT FOR THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THEIR ANSWER, AND AM LOOKING FOR A WAY TO PROTEST THEIR DECISION. FOR RIGHT NOW, I WAS STUCK PAYING FOR THE TOTAL BILL WHICH EXCEEDED $6000..Mileage was 22500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33461J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in BELLE VERNON, PA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 3 Series 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 3 SERIES Electrical System Ignition

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10304676

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2009.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW SERIES 3. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE IDLES VERY HARD. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE IGNITION COIL IS THE REASON FOR THE HARD IDLING. THE CONTACT STATES HE HAD HIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A BMW EMPLOYEE AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE COIL WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT SAYS HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT SAYS THE VEHICLE HAD THE DEFECTIVE PART(S) BUT THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT GOING TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SAYS HE HAS BEEN DEALING WITH THE MANUFACTURER FOR SIX MONTHS TRYING TO GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SAYS THAT IN A LETTER HE RECEIVED, HE WAS ADVISED THAT IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT REPAIRED, THE VEHICLE WILL FAIL INSPECTION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILES WERE NOT AVAILABLE. .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33411J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in BOGOTA, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 3 SERIES Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10362589

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on May 11, 2010.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF YET IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AT THE FUEL PUMP. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 04/13/11*LJ UPDATED 06/01/11*LJ UPDATED 01/04/2012 *LN.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV33401F. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in CROYDON, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010625. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 3 Series 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 3 Series 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: THOMPSON BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-340-3900 .
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BMW 3 SERIES Structure Frame And Members

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10404508

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2011.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . BMW E46 MODEL 3-SERIES HAVE A KNOWN SUBFRAME WEAKNESS CAUSING THE REAR AXLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT SUPPOSEDLY RESOLVED THIS, BUT THE TERMS OF THE SUIT ENDED IN 2010 LEAVING ANYONE THAT EXPERIENCES THE PROBLEM AFTER THE TERM OF THE SUITE TO FIX THE BMW ADMITTED ENGINEERING FAILURE THEMSELVES. THIS LEAVES THOUSANDS OF 1999-2006 BMW 3 SERIES AS POTENTIAL HAZARDS ON THE ROAD. *TR.Mileage was 100000 miles. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in MADISON, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 3 SERIES Exterior Lighting

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10423159

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2011.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . EXTERIOR LIGHTING: TAIL LIGHT. LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT EIGHT-PIN CONNECTOR HAS MELTED AT PIN NUMBER 5 AND HAS CAUSED FAILURE OF THE TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN INDICATOR. *TR.Mileage was 99605 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN53451J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in HENRICO, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 3 SERIES Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10426736

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Sept 20, 2011.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT BEHIND DRIVER'S SEAT LEAKING FUEL IN A STREAM ONLY WHEN TANK IS FULL. WHEN VIEWED FROM THE TOP, THERE IS AN ENCLOSED PLASTIC COLUMN, APPROXIMATELY 3/4 OF AN INCH IN DIAMETER THAT IS LEAKING AT A "SEAM" THROUGH PINHOLES. *TR.Mileage was 900866 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV53461F. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in AVON, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 3 SERIES Power Train

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10435660

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 14, 2011.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . I WAS TRYING TO PARK AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE, THE CAR DID NOT MOVE BACKWARDS. MY CAR ROLLED FORWARD AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 3 SERIES. *TR.Mileage was 173851 miles. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in ANTIOCH, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 3 SERIES Exterior Lighting

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10444101

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2011.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . FOR BMW E46 2001, REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BROWN GROUNDING WIRE ARCHES AND DAMAGES THE SOCKET CAUSING THE LIGHT TO FLICKER ON OCCASION. THIS PROBLEM IS ALSO EVIDENT IN LATER MODELS OF BMW E46 AND AN RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON E46 2002-2006 MODELS. IT'S PROBLEMATIC THAT THEY ALSO DIDN'T ADDRESS THIS ON E46 2001 MODELS BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO OCCUR IN THE EARLIER MODEL AS WELL AS EVIDENT WITH MY CAR. *TR.Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in BOSTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 3 SERIES Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10448992

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Feb 22, 2012.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . DROVE THROUGH A PARKING LOT EARLIER TODAY WHEN I HEARD SOMETHING THAT SOUNDED LIKE SCRAPING METAL COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. PULLED OVER AND FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE GAS TANK STRAP HANGING DOWN TOUCHING THE GROUND. *TR.Mileage was 178890 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN53411J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW 3 SERIES Exterior Lighting

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10451253

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2012.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO DIM AND TRIGGERED A WARNING INDICATOR BUT WENT AWAY. AFTER A MONTH OR TWO, ALL THE LIGHTS ON REAR LEFT HAS FAILED. NO BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL, OR REVERSE LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS LOOKS LIKES NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : EA09019. I CURRENTLY SEE THE BURN HARNESS AND LIGHTBULB CARRIER BURNT AS WELL. AFTER THE LIGHTS GOING OUT IT HAS CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER. THE RECALL ISN'T JUST SEDANS, 2001 COUPES SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE LIST. CURRENTLY I HAVE NO REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND STROBBING HEADLIGHTS. *TR.Mileage was 96000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN534X1J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in NEWARK, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 3 SERIES Wheels

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10453770

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 19, 2011.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with WHEELS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 330I . THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL CAME APART. WHEN REMOVING THE WHEEL THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A HUGE CRACK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RIM. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THEY COULD NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THE CRACK DEVELOPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V383000 ( WHEELS:RIM ). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED . THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 181,000. .Mileage was 180000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV53491F. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in KILGORD, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 3 SERIES Exterior Lighting

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10467844

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 02, 2012.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . RECENTLY MY REAR TAILLIGHTS WERE NOTICEABLY DARKER AND LESS RESPONSIVE. TAKING MY BMW TO MY AUTHORIZED BMW DEALERSHIP/SERVICE CENTER, RESULTED IN A DIAGNOSIS THAT THE REAR WIRE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ~$300. FOLLOWING THE VISIT TO THE DEALERSHIP/SERVICE CENTER, RESULTED IN THE REAR LIGHT FAILING COMPLETELY. RESEARCHING THIS INCIDENT ONLINE PRODUCED MANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS W/OTHER 330I MODELS AND I ALSO DISCOVERED THAT NHTSA HAD ISSUED A RECALL OF BMW 3-SERIES FROM MY 02-06. MY BMW IS A 01. IT IS APPARENT, FROM THE MANY POSTINGS ON BMW BOARDS AND WEBSITES, THAT THIS DEFECT ALSO OCCURS IN OLDER BMWS OF THE SAME E46 SERIES EARLIER THAN MODEL YR 2002. I ASK THAT NHTSA EXTEND THE PREVIOUS RECALL TO EARLIER MODEL YEARS OF THE E46 SERIES OF BMWS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 132000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV53481F. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 3 SERIES Electrical System

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10467844

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 02, 2012.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . RECENTLY MY REAR TAILLIGHTS WERE NOTICEABLY DARKER AND LESS RESPONSIVE. TAKING MY BMW TO MY AUTHORIZED BMW DEALERSHIP/SERVICE CENTER, RESULTED IN A DIAGNOSIS THAT THE REAR WIRE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ~$300. FOLLOWING THE VISIT TO THE DEALERSHIP/SERVICE CENTER, RESULTED IN THE REAR LIGHT FAILING COMPLETELY. RESEARCHING THIS INCIDENT ONLINE PRODUCED MANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS W/OTHER 330I MODELS AND I ALSO DISCOVERED THAT NHTSA HAD ISSUED A RECALL OF BMW 3-SERIES FROM MY 02-06. MY BMW IS A 01. IT IS APPARENT, FROM THE MANY POSTINGS ON BMW BOARDS AND WEBSITES, THAT THIS DEFECT ALSO OCCURS IN OLDER BMWS OF THE SAME E46 SERIES EARLIER THAN MODEL YR 2002. I ASK THAT NHTSA EXTEND THE PREVIOUS RECALL TO EARLIER MODEL YEARS OF THE E46 SERIES OF BMWS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 132000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV53481F. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 3 SERIES Latches/locks/linkages

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10486056

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 31, 2012.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . THE DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE KEY. THE DRIVER'S DOOR WILL UNLOCK WITH THE KEY INSERTED, BUT ONCE INSIDE THE CAR, THE PASSENGER DOORS WILL STILL NOT UNLOCK WITH THE INSIDE BUTTON OR BY PULLING THE UNLOCK LEVER ON EACH DOOR. THE LEVERS DO NOT WORK BY PULLING TWICE EITHER. VERY DANGEROUS!!! I'VE HAD PASSENGERS WHO HAD TO CLIMB IN AND OUT OVER THE CONSOLE AND INTO THE BACK SEATS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120090 miles. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in SANTA FE, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 3 SERIES Fuel/propulsion System

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10498363

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2012.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 1) CAR WOULD NOT START, FUSE BLOWN ON FUEL PUMP. (NO. 1 ORIGINAL) TOWED TO MECHANIC. 2) MECHANIC REPLACES FUEL PUMP. (NO.2) 3) RETURN CAR TO DRIVEWAY WHERE IT SITS OVER NIGHT. CAR WON'T START. TOWED IT TO MECHANIC. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, AND HE ALLOWS IT TO SIT IN HIS GARAGE OVER NIGHT. (NO.3) 4) CAR WON'T START. HE THOROUGHLY CHECKS THE CAR FOR PROBLEMS, REPLACES THE FUEL PUMP, EMPTYING FUEL TANK, REPLACING WITH NEW GASOLINE. (NO.4) MECHANIC CUT OPENED THE ORIGINAL FUEL PUMP AND FOUND THAT THE IMPELLER HAD SWOLLEN. THIS SUGGESTED TO HIM THAT THE HIGH ETHANOL CONTENT FUEL WAS SWELLING THE IMPELLER. HE TRIED USING BOTH BMW PARTS AND AFTER MARKET PARTS. THIS ISN'T NOT AN ISSUE WITH THE AGE OF THE CAR. HE SAVED THE FUEL PUMP AND A GASOLINE SAMPLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120000 miles. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in GERMANTOWN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 3 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10502510

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2013.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, I HIT A POTHOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED: THE SIDE, AND CURTAIN. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE ON THE OUTSIDE. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 119200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV33451F. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in BROOKLYN PARK, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 3 SERIES Suspension

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10502510

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2013.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, I HIT A POTHOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED: THE SIDE, AND CURTAIN. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE ON THE OUTSIDE. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 119200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV33451F. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in BROOKLYN PARK, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 3 SERIES Wheels

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10502510

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2013.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with WHEELS . WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, I HIT A POTHOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED: THE SIDE, AND CURTAIN. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE ON THE OUTSIDE. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 119200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV33451F. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in BROOKLYN PARK, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 3 SERIES Fuel/propulsion System

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10505140

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 29, 2013.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . THE WELDS ON THE FRONT (PASSENGER SIDE) FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP FITTING (WELDED TO THE UNDER SIDE OF THE BODY) BROKE AWAY ALLOWING THE SUPPORT STRAP TO FALL, CONTACT, BEND BACKWARD AND SCRAPE ALONG THE ROAD SURFACE CAUSING SPARKS. THE TANK WAS FULL OF FUEL, AND THE WEIGHT OF THE TANK CAUSED IT TO SAG DOWNWARD TOWARD THE ROAD SURFACE. FORTUNATELY IT DID NOT BREAK OR CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND SEEK ASSISTANCE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DESIGN/MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF NOT CORRECTED. I AM REPORTING IT BECAUSE AFTER THIS EVENT I LEARNED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS FAILURE IN THIS MODEL BMW. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 130000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN53411J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in REDMOND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 3 SERIES Service Brakes

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10511963

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on May 14, 2013.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT RESISTANCE IN REAR TAIL LAMP HAS RENDERED TAIL LAMP NON FUNCTIONAL AND CAUSED WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IDENTICAL TO CAMPAIGN 11V438000. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33421J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in DURHAM, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 3 SERIES Electrical System

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10511963

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on May 14, 2013.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT RESISTANCE IN REAR TAIL LAMP HAS RENDERED TAIL LAMP NON FUNCTIONAL AND CAUSED WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IDENTICAL TO CAMPAIGN 11V438000. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33421J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in DURHAM, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 3 SERIES Exterior Lighting

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 Safety Review #10511963

BMW 3 SERIES 2001 car safety problem was reported on May 14, 2013.BMW 3 SERIES 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT RESISTANCE IN REAR TAIL LAMP HAS RENDERED TAIL LAMP NON FUNCTIONAL AND CAUSED WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IDENTICAL TO CAMPAIGN 11V438000. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33421J. Bmw 3 Series 2001 problem was reported in DURHAM, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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