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BMW 328I Structure Body Door

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #822313

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . WATER LEAKS INTO THE VEHICLE FROM ALL DOORS IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK.Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Power Train Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #527098

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH . VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD IN DRIVE GEAR AS WELL AS REVERSE FOR UNKNOWN REASONS..Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in HADDONFIEL, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970910. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Wheels

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #828095

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with WHEELS . 2 ALUMINUM WHEELS ARE BENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE. *AK.Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Electrical System Battery

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #702319

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY . I PARKED THIS CAR FOR 3 DAYS BEFORE I DROVE IT AT SUNDAY MORNING. AFTER I PARKED FOR AN HOUR LATER IT STARTED ON FIRE BY IT SELF. FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME IT WAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WHICH IS STARTED FROM ENGINE ROOM BETTERY TERMINAL..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABG1327VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in NORTHVILLE, MI. Vehicle was purchased on 19981001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 328I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #606965

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . THERMOSTAT STUCK..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABK8324VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970801. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Electrical System Alternator/generator/regulator

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #608590

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 02, 1997.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR . ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4325VA. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in DEL MAR, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970630. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Structure Body Door

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #605997

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 1997.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . PLASTIC FACE PLATE ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR FRAME GOT CAUGHT ON CONSUMER'S SHOE AND BROKE. MJS.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABG1322VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in CERRITOS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19961028. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 328I Tires Sidewall

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #726342

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 29, 2000.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES:SIDEWALL . TIRE FAILED ON FREEWAY ON HOT DAY. PERMETER AND 2/3 OF SIDEWALL SEPARATED FROM BEADS. NO EVIDENCE OF PUNCTURE IN TIRE FRAGMENTS. TIRES HAVE UTQGS OF 400, TRACT. A, TEMP. A, BUT THERE IS NO RECORD OF OF ANY TIRE OF THIS MAKE HAVING EVER BEEN TESTED AT NHTSA FACILITIES. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4322VA. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in ELK GROVE, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20000601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW 328I Air Bags

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #876653

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2000.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK.Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in VERNON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #878388

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 03, 2000.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. CAN ONLY BE STOPPED BY TURNING OFF IGNITION. BRAKES WOULD ONLY SLOW IT DOWN, BUT NOT STOP IT. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES, AND WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, WILL NOT REPAIR IT. MANUFACTURER AGREED WITH DEALERSHIP, AND POLICY WAS TO RETURN VEHICLE IF NOT REPAIRABLE.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):FILL IN. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in DANA POINT, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Tires

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #740028

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2001.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . IT HAPPENED AT 3:50 PM, PACIFIC STANDARD TIME, JANURAY 26, 2001, FREEWAY 91 HEADING EAST, PASSED FREEYWAY 710, AT THE EXIT OF ATLANTIC. I WAS LUCKY TO PULL OVER AND MY COLLEAGUE WAS FOLLOWED ME AT THE INCIDENT HAPPENED. SHE WITNESSED EVERY THING. THE METRO (MTA) TOW TRUCK PASSED BY 15 MINUTES LATER AND CHANGED THE SPARE TIRE FOR ME. A PIECE OF TIRE WAS FLYING AWAY AND CAUSED THE MUFFLER AND THE LEFT SIDE REAR BUMPER SEVERE DAMAGE. I HAVE TAKEN A ROLL OF PICTURES AFTERWARDS. I WILL SEND YOU A DETAILED TIRE'S SPEC. TOMORROW. *AK( DOT NUMBER: ).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABG2328VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in VILLA PARK, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #740068

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2001.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . ODI #740028. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK (DOT NUMBER: ACTM2Y7166 TIRESIZE: 205/60R15).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABG2328VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in VILLA PARK, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 328I Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #885972

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2001.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HOUSING PORTION DOES NOT HOLD LATCH PLATE IN BUCKLE HOUSING MECHANISM. LATCH PLATE POPS OUT OF BUCKLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED BUCKLE. *AK CONSUMER HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE THE FAILED HOUSING. *SLC .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4329VA. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 20000726. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #897012

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2001.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . THERMOSTAT MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, AND RADIATOR TO BLOW. *AK THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND TRIM UNDER THE REAR OF THE DRIVER SEAT WAS LOOSE. *ET.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABK8320VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in LATHRUP, MI. Vehicle was purchased on 20010221. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW 328I Electrical System Battery

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #897012

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2001.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY . THERMOSTAT MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, AND RADIATOR TO BLOW. *AK THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND TRIM UNDER THE REAR OF THE DRIVER SEAT WAS LOOSE. *ET.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABK8320VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in LATHRUP, MI. Vehicle was purchased on 20010221. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW 328I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #897012

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2001.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . THERMOSTAT MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, AND RADIATOR TO BLOW. *AK THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND TRIM UNDER THE REAR OF THE DRIVER SEAT WAS LOOSE. *ET.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABK8320VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in LATHRUP, MI. Vehicle was purchased on 20010221. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW 328I Seats

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #897012

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2001.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS . THERMOSTAT MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, AND RADIATOR TO BLOW. *AK THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND TRIM UNDER THE REAR OF THE DRIVER SEAT WAS LOOSE. *ET.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABK8320VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in LATHRUP, MI. Vehicle was purchased on 20010221. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW 328I Communications Horn Assembly

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #899377

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 2001.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY . WHILE DRIVER WAS SITTING IN VEHICLE, SOMETHING UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATED THE ALARM SYSTEM, DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE, HORN ALSO BECAME INOPERABLE. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4329VA. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in PENBROOK PINES, FL. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Communications Back Up Alarm

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #899377

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 2001.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:BACK UP ALARM . WHILE DRIVER WAS SITTING IN VEHICLE, SOMETHING UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATED THE ALARM SYSTEM, DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE, HORN ALSO BECAME INOPERABLE. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4329VA. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in PENBROOK PINES, FL. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Structure Body Door

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #899377

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 2001.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . WHILE DRIVER WAS SITTING IN VEHICLE, SOMETHING UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATED THE ALARM SYSTEM, DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE, HORN ALSO BECAME INOPERABLE. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4329VA. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in PENBROOK PINES, FL. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 328I Air Bags Frontal

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #8018964

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 28, 2002.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TURNED ENGINE OFF, AND WENT INTO STORE, AND HEARD AN EXPLOSION. CONSUMER STATED DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. *AK THE DEALER SAID THAT THE WIRING HARNESS MELTED AND CAUSED A SHORT CIRCUIT IN TURN DEPLOYING THE AIR BAG. *JG .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD3322VA. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in MADISON, MS. Vehicle was purchased on 19970301. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #10029905

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2003.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in SALEM, SD. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Electrical System Ignition Module

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #10121723

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2005.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE . SUDDEN FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL RESULTING IN A SHAKING/VIBRATING VEHICLE. WHILE ACCELLERTING IN CITY TRAFFIC THE CAR CAN LUNGE AND JERK WHILE ACCELLERATING, RESULTING IN UNPREDICTABLE ACCELLERATION. IN CITY TRAFFIC THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE INVESTIGATED THE IGNITION COILS FOR BMW 3 SERIES CARS AND IT APPEARS THEY FAIL A LOT, YET THERE IS NO RECALL CAMPAIGN! AFTER INVESTIGATING FURTHER IT APPEARS BMW HAS SOME RECALL CAMPAIGNS FOR SOME OF THE NEWER CARS. THEY SUGGEST REPLACING ALL IGNITION COILS WITH A NEW BOSCH MODEL. MY CAR HAS BREMI MODEL COILS (PART NO. F3000-86682) AND THERE IS NO BOSCH SUBSTITUTE ACCORDING TO THE BMW DEALER (PLAZA MOTORS IN ST. LOUIS, MO). I FOUND AN EPA RECALL NUMBER FOR THE BREMI COILS FOR ANOTHER MODEL BMW AT THIS WEB SITE: REFERENCE: HTTP://WWW.EPA.GOV/OTAQ/CERT/RECALL/420B04018.PDF EPA# 2061 IT DESCRIBES AN INTERNAL FAILURE AS FOLLOWS: "BECAUSE OF PRODUCTION PROCESS FAILURES, THE IGNITION COIL OF ONE SUPPLIER (BREMI)MAY HAVE AN INTERNAL INSULATION BREAK-DOWN IN THE PRIMARY ELECTRIC 2121 CIRCUIT, THE SECONDARYELECTRIC CIRCUIT AND/OR A DISRUPTIVE DISCHARGE. REMEDY: BMW HAS DECIDED TO IMPLEMENT A VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE ALL IGNITION COILS WITH A NEW IMPROVED VERSION." THE SAME EXACT THING IS HAPPENING TO BMW 3 SERIES CARS. A REVIEW OF BMW FORUMS ON THE INTERNET EXPLAINS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY BY THE DAY. I WOULD LIKE THIS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND A RECALL CAMPAIGN INITIATED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS HURT!.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABK7320VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in CHESTERFIELD, MO. Vehicle was purchased on 20010601. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PLAZA MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 3143011705 . DEALER'S CITY: ST. LOUIS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 63141 .
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BMW 328I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #10129327

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2005.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . PLASTIC RADIATOR BROKE AT UPPER HOSE CONNECTION, CAUSING SUDDEN TOTAL LOSS OF COOLANT AND ENGINE STOPPING IN HEAVY FREEWAY TRAFFIC. THIS LED TO A VERY DANGEROUS RESCUE BY CALTRANS TRUCK AFTER AN HOUR OF EXPOSURE TO HIGH-SPEED TRAFFIC..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 69042 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABG1327VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in ALAMEDA, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970208. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 328i 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW 328I Seat Belts

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #10234021

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 18, 2008.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BMW 328I CONVERTIBLE. DUE TO HIS BODY STATURE, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO LEAN THE SEAT BACK IN ORDER TO USE THE SEAT BELT EFFECTIVELY. HE CONSULTED THREE DEALERS FOR SEAT BELT EXTENDERS, BUT NONE HAD THEM AVAILABLE OR WERE NOT BEING SOLD. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE SEAT BELT EXTENDERS FOR THAT MODEL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 159,882 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 159,800. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 159800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABK8326VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in SACRAMENTO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 328I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #10252318

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2008.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 1997 BMW 328I LESS THAN 80,000 MILES. DRIVING 40MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. SNOWING BUT STRAIGHT LEVEL CONCRETE ROAD. APPROACHING ASPHALT CURVE ENTERING SMALL MOUNTAIN VILLAGE, I TAPPED BRAKE TO DISENGAGE CRUISE. IT DIDN'T DISENGAGE SO HIT IT HARDER. CRUISE STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND THREW CAR INTO A SKID. TRIED STEERING COLUMN LEVER, NO EFFECT. CRUISE NOW ACCELERATED STRONGLY, SPUN CAR 180, CAR SLID INTO DITCH AT UNDER 30MPH AND FLIPPED OVER. CAR DRIVEN BACK 600 MILES TO HOME BUT TOTAL LOSS FROM CRUSHED IN ROOF. BMW HAS POSSESSION OF THE CAR PENDING PRODUCT SPECIALIST REVIEW. CRUISE HAD STARTED ACTING ERRATIC ON 4-5 OCCASIONS EARLIER THAT WEEK BEING RELUCTANT TO DISENGAGE WITH TWO DIFFERENT DRIVERS. AFTER ACCIDENT 3 WITNESSED THAT BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO LIGHT WITHOUT EXCESSIVE PETAL PRESSURE. MANY BMW OWNER REPORTS OF SAME PROBLEM ON INTERNET FROM BRITAIN. BMW SERVICE ADVISOR STATED IT WAS PROBABLY THE SWITCH STARTING TO FAIL. BMW DEALER NOW HAS CAR AND BMW CORPORATE APPEARS TO HAVE ISSUED GAG ORDER TO DEALER EMPLOYEES. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4324VA. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in ELGIN, IL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 328I Structure Frame And Members

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #10267149

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 28, 2009.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . I WAS TOLD TODAY THAT MY CAR IS NOT SAFE AS THE FRONT SWAY BAR MOUNTS HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD332XVA. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in BETHEL, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 328I Steering

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #10411759

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2011.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . 1997 BMW 328IS WITH 179K MILES. AFTER DRIVING FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES (HIGHWAY OR CITY), MY STEERING WHEEL WILL BIND OR GET TIGHT IN A TURN. AFTER MUSCLING THROUGH THE TURN SO I DON'T CRASH, THE STEERING WHEEL "POPS" AND RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATION. THIS HAS BEGAN TO HAPPEN DAILY AND I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AS WELL AS ANYONE IN THE CAR WITH ME! *TT.Mileage was 178835 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABG2323VE. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in PORTLAND, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 328i 1997 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW 328I Electrical System

BMW 328I 1997 Safety Review #10567287

BMW 328I 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2013.BMW 328I 1997, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE LOCKING DEVICE ON A 1997 BMW 328I INTERMITTENTLY MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR OCCUPANTS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IF IT IS LOCKED WHILE OCCUPIED. THIS IS A SAFETY RISK, WHICH CREATES A HIGH DANGER AND SEVERITY OF RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO CONSUMERS AND/OR USERS OF THE VEHICLE IF AN OCCUPANT STAYS IN A VEHICLE THAT IS LOCKED. DESPITE KNOWLEDGE OF THIS SAFETY RISK, BMW FAILED TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT AND ADVISE OR WARN PURCHASERS OR POTENTIAL USERS, INCLUDING THE PURCHASERS, OWNERS AND/OR USERS OF THE SUBJECT 1997 BMW 328I, BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE WARNINGS AND/OR NOTICES OF THE SEVERE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IF AN OCCUPANT STAYS IN A VEHICLE THAT IS LOCKED. ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 11, 2013, A HOT AND SUNNY DAY, A FEMALE YOUTH WHO WAS AN OCCUPANT OF A 1997 BMW 328I, BECAME TRAPPED IN THE SUBJECT 1997 BMW 328I THAT WAS LOCKED. IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE YOUTH TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, AND SHE ULTIMATELY SUCCUMBED TO HEAT STROKE AND DIED WHILE TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE..1 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBACD4327VA. Bmw 328i 1997 problem was reported in FRESNO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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