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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Tires

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #8016925

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 04, 2000.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . NEGATIVE CAMBER CAUSED INCREASE WEAR ON THE INSIDE OF THE REAR TIRES, WHICH CAUSED 6 TIRE BLOW OUTS. *AK *JB.Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DAN MACKEY BMW . DEALER'S CITY: TUCSON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AZ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 85703 .
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Tires Tread/belt

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #8016924

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 04, 2000.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . WHILE DRIVING, NEGATIVE CAMBER CAUSED TREAD TO WEAR DOWN ON REAR TIRES. *AK THIS CAUSED ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE REAR TIRES AND HAD A POTENTIAL OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *JG *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4USCJ3325WC. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: DON MACKEY BMW . DEALER'S CITY: TUCSON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AZ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 85705 .
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Air Bags

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10061993

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2001.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . 1998 BMW Z3, 1.9. SRS (AIRBAG LIGHT) CONSTANTLY COMING ON EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT! I HAD IT FIXED 3 TIMES ALREADY AT THE DEALERSHIP SUPPOSEDLY UNDER WARANTY BUT STILL COSTING ME ATLEAST 100 DOLLARS R "DIAGNOSTIC FEES". IT CAME ON AGAIN AND I GIVE UP.ITS BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS NOW. WHY BOTHER GETTING IT FIXED IF IT WILL JUST COME ON AGAIN! I AM GOING TO TRY BUYING THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL MYSELF AND SEEING IF I CAN HANDLE IT MYSELF. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4USCH733XWL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in EGLIN AFB, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20010726. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: QUALITY IMPORTS . DEALER'S CITY: FORT WALTON BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 32547 .
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Seats

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10095697

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 08, 2003.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS . DRIVER SEAT RAIL IS DEFECTIVE AND IT MOVES BACK AND FORTH AS YOU STOP OR ACCELERATE POSING A DRIVER CONTROL SAFEY HAZARD. BMW WILL NOT FIX AT THEIR COST AND SAYS IT IS A CONSUMER REQUEST REPAIR. I DISAGREE THAT SEAT STRUCTURE FAILURE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE HANDLED. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25401 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSCK9332WL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980605. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Suspension Automatic Stability Control (asc)

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10103979

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 07, 2004.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) . ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN REAR OF CAR SLID LEFT DURING TURN WHILE DRIVING AT 30-40 MPH. AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL (ATC) DID NOT ENGAGE AS IT WAS SUPPOSED TO, ALLOWING SLIDE TO CONTINUE. DRIVER PROPERLY CORRECTED STEERING. CAR OVERCORRECTED WITH THE REAR OF THE CAR SLIDING TO THE RIGHT. DRIVER PROPERLY CORRECTED AGAIN, BUT REAR OF CAR SLID AGAIN TO THE LEFT. DRIVER COULD NOT CORRECT IN TIME TO PREVENT SPIN, LEADING TO IMPACT WITH CONCRETE WALL. ATC IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO RESPOND TO THIS TYPE OF POSITION BUT DID NOT. DRIVER INJURED. CAR DAMAGED, WITH FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION IN DISARRAY. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 37000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4USCJ3337WL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in WORTHINGTON, OH. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20001111. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BELLA MOTORS INC .
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10120737

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 11, 2005.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . THE SEAM ON THE GAS TANK OF MY BMW Z3 HAS A DEFECT. IT HAS ONLY 86,000 MILES ON IT, HAS NEVER BEEN IN A SALT OR CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT, AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED. IT HAS APPARENTLY BEEN LEAKING GAS FOR QUITE A WHILE. WITH THE LOW FLASHPOINT OF GAS AND THE PROPENSITY FOR INJURY IF THE CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT I AM OUTRAGED. I WANT TO PURSUE THIS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT..Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4USCH7320WL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in ALBERTVILLE, AL. Vehicle was purchased on 20001208. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Structure Frame And Members

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10133488

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2005.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . I HEARD A CREAKING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR, I PUT IT ON JACKS TO CHECK IT OUT. TO MY SURPRISE I FOUND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FLOOR PAN MAINLY AROUND THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT. THE CAR IS CLAIMED TO BE UNDRIVABLE BY BMW, BUT YET THEY WILL NOT TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MATTER. I SEE IT AS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IF I DID NOT CHECK IT AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CRACKS AND TEARS IN THE BODY METAL THAT EXIST COULD HAVE CONTINUED EVEN FURTHER AND LED TO AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE. I WAS ESTIMATED AT A WHOPPING 5200 DOLLARS WHICH BMW SAID THEY WOULD ONLY PAY 3000 OF. I BELIEVE IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, SO IT SHOULD BE PAID IN FULLY BY THE COMPANY, BUT THEY WILL NOT STAND UP THE THEIR FAULT. I HAVE AT THIS TIME NO CHOICE BUT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN ITS CURRENT STATE, I AM A COLLEGE STUDENT WHO DOESNT HAVE THE LARGEST INCOME AROUND SO PICKING 2000 OR MORE DOLLARS OUT OF NOWHERE IS QUITE IMPOSSIBLE. AND I STILL HAVE TO GO TO WORK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME I AM HOME, AND SO WITHOUT A LOANER FROM BMW OR THEM TAKING FULL BLAME AND PAYING IN FULL I AM FORCED TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE CAR, FOR HOWEVER LONG. I HOPE THIS SITUATION CAN BE TAKEN CARE OF AS THERE ARE CASES OF SIMILAR SUBFRAME PROBLEMS POPPING UP ALL OVER FORUMS ONLINE. ENTHUSIASTS OF THE Z3 WILL RECOGNIZE THIS ISSUE IF THEY TEDIOUSLY AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THEIR CARS, HOWEVER THE AVERAGE PERSON WHO JUST BUYS THEIR CAR AND DRIVES IT AROUND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA OF THE PROBLEM AT HAND AND THE POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE THAT IT MAY LEAD UP TO IF NOT TAKEN CARE OF PROPERLY..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4USCH7339WL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in UNION, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 19980801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: JMK BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 973 564 9300 . DEALER'S CITY: SPRINGFIELD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07081 .
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Air Bags

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10135003

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 27, 2005.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . DT: 1998 BMW Z3 ROADSTER - THERE WAS A SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS. WHILE DRIVING ON A DRY ROUGH ROAD THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CONSUMER DID NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH ANYTHING, AND WAS DRIVING ONLY ABOUT 5 MPH WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAY THAT AN IMPACT WITH A POT HOLE CAUSED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. CONSUMER CLAIMED HE DID NOT HIT A POT HOLE HARD ENOUGH TO CAUSE THIS DEPLOYMENT. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT CHECK THE SENSORS TO SEE IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAGS. THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE AIR BAG DEFECT ON THIS MODEL. HOWEVER THERE WAS A RECALL ON AIR BAGS IN OTHER BMW MODELS. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4USCH7327WL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was purchased on 20050728. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DAVES IMPORT AUTO . DEALER'S CITY: BEAVERTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OR.
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Seats

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10138337

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 27, 2005.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS . BOTH THE DRIVER SEAT AND PASSENGER SEAT RAILS ARE DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE SEATS TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH DURING STOPS ESPECIALLY DOWNHILL. THIS CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER AND AN UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATION FOR THE PASSENGER. BMW SAYS THAT IT WILL NOT PROVIDE A REPAIR AT ITS COST OR AT A REDUCED COST BECAUSE IT IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXPIRED WARRANTY. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT INHERENT TO THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE FOUND IT ON OTHER Z3S THAT I TEST DROVE. IT SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT COST BY BMW. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53059 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4USCJ333XWL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in ENDWELL, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20040110. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: EIMPORTS4LESS AUTO SALES INC. . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-249-9100 . DEALER'S CITY: PERKASIE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 18944 .
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Structure Frame And Members

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10163832

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2006.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . THE SUBFRAME IS TEARING APART FROM THE FRAME ITSELF IN THE TRUNK. SPOT WELDS HAVE FAILED AND SEPARATION IS OBVIOUS. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSCK9331WL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in SHORELINE, WA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10191028

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2007.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH A KNOCKING SOUND ON THE REAR OF THE CAR, A BMW Z3 , AND I HAVE NOW FOUND THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES, THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS DAMAGED. BMW ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT WITH SOME UNITS WHEN PRODUCED, BUT THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THIS FOR ME ON WARRANTY, ITS APPAULING. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, 00. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: BMW . DEALER'S CITY: WEST YORKSHIRE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: 00.
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Air Bags

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10336091

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2010.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT CAME ON IN OUR 1998 BMW Z3 (WITH LESS THAN 16,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER), INDICATING THE AIRBAG (OR AIRBAGS) AND SEAT BELT TENSIONERS WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. THE DEALER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SAID THIS WAS "A COMMON PROBLEM" WITH THIS MODEL AND TOLD US EXACTLY WHAT MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM PRIOR TO ANY DIAGNOSTICS¿THAT THERE WAS A FAULT IN THE SEATBELT LATCH AND WIRING THAT CAUSED ¿HIGH RESISTANCE¿. THE COST OF REPAIRS WAS $825. A GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWS THIS SAME PROBLEM IS ESSENTIALLY UBIQUITOUS. I SEARCHED FOR ¿BMW Z3 AIRBAG LIGHT ON¿, AND I GOT NEARLY 40,000 HITS. LOOKING RANDOMLY AT SOME OF THESE HITS, I FIND EACH CONTAINS MULTIPLE ACTUAL INSTANCES OF THIS PROBLEM OCCURRING. FOR EXAMPLE, THE FIRST RESULT RETURNED (HTTP://WWW.AUTOMOTIVEFORUMS.COM/T145936-Z3_AIRBAG_SENSORS.HTML) INDICATED AT LEAST 6 VEHICLES WITH THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THUS, I WOULD ESTIMATE FROM THE GOOGLE SEARCH THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS AFFECTED 100,000+ VEHICLES JUST COUNTING THOSE POSTED ON THE INTERNET¿PLUS ALL OF THOSE THAT ARE NOT POSTED ON THE INTERNET. THE BMW Z3 WAS A LOW VOLUME VEHICLE, SO IT WOULD APPEAR THIS SIGNIFICANT SAFETY DEFECT AFFECTS A VERY LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THESE VEHICLES. ASIDE FROM THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF OWNERS REPAIRING THIS VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT, I SUSPECT MANY OWNERS SIMPLY CHOOSE NOT TO HAVE THE POTENTIALLY DEADLY SAFETY DEFECT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST OF THE REPAIRS. BMW SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THEIR DESIGN DEFECT AND REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE INCURRED PERHAPS $100,000,000 IN REPAIRS FOR THIS SEVERE AND DEADLY DEFECT. *TR.Mileage was 15725 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSCK9336WL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in SARATOGA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Power Train

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10341018

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2010.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . Z3 SUBFRAME PROBLEM. POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL FROM CAR. *TR.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4USCJ332XWL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in BREWSTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Structure Frame And Members

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10360392

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 08, 2010.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . NORMAL DRIVING RESULTED IN FRAME FAILURE AT THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING POINT. THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT BROKE LOOSE FROM THE FRAME AND THE CROSS FRAME IS BROKEN IN TWO PLACES.. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS TRUNK FLOOR PAN SPOT WELDS BREAKING LOOSE. THE PROBLEMS RESULT IN A REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY THAT IS LOOSE AND STEERS THE CAR ERRATICALLY. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT THIS TIME DUE TO ERRATIC HANDLING. *TR.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4USCJ3329WL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Suspension Rear

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10360392

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 08, 2010.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR . NORMAL DRIVING RESULTED IN FRAME FAILURE AT THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING POINT. THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT BROKE LOOSE FROM THE FRAME AND THE CROSS FRAME IS BROKEN IN TWO PLACES.. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS TRUNK FLOOR PAN SPOT WELDS BREAKING LOOSE. THE PROBLEMS RESULT IN A REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY THAT IS LOOSE AND STEERS THE CAR ERRATICALLY. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT THIS TIME DUE TO ERRATIC HANDLING. *TR.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4USCJ3329WL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Structure Frame And Members

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10372319

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2009.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . 1998 Z3 SUBFRAME FAILURE. I'M WORRIED MY DIFFERENTIAL OR REAR END WILL FAIL DURING DRIVING AND BMW REFUSES TO FIX IT. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR EVERYONE ON THE ROAD. BMW HAS INSPECTED MY CAR, ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM, AND BLAMED THE FAILURE ON THE MODIFICATIONS I MADE TO THE CAR, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM IS OCCURRING IN A VERY HIGH NUMBER OF UN-MODIFIED Z3 VEHICLES AS WELL. THERE IS ALSO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM ON E46 MODELS (Z3 IS NOT AN E46) AND BMW IS FIXING THE E46 BUT NOT THE Z3. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED EVENTUALLY B/C OF THIS ISSUE. *TR.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4USCJ332XWL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in BREWSTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10397393

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2011.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 BMW Z3M ROADSTER. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 25 MPH WHEN THE REAR FRAME OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE FRAME METAL WAS EXTREMELY WEAK AND CAUSED THE FRAME TO DROP AND THE REAR AXLE TO FRACTURE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE HE COULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH IF HE WERE TRAVELING FASTER IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000..Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSCK9339WL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in SANTA ROSA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER Power Train

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 Safety Review #10430357

BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 05, 2011.BMW Z3 ROADSTER 1998, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . AT 86K MILES ON MY 1998 BMW Z3, THE THIN SHEET METAL BRACKET HOLDING THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL UP IN PLACE WELDED TO THE CHASSIS SPLIT IN HALF CAUSING THE REAR END TO HANG. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED, ALSO AT 93,500 MILES, JUST 8 MONTHS LATER. THE CLUTCH IS STILL ORIGINAL AND THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED, OR RACED. I ALWAYS BABY THE CAR BECAUSE GAS IS SO EXPENSIVE, AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ALOT OF OTHER Z3'S THAT I HAVE SEEN ONLINE. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURING FLAW. BMW CLAIMS THE CAR MUST HAVE HAD SOME REAR END IMPACT, EVEN THOUGH THIS IS CLEARLY NOT THE CASE. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THEM REPLACE THIS PART WITH THICKER, OR STRONGER METAL AS IT CAN BE A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM IF THE DIFFERENTIAL FALLS OUT AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TR.Mileage was 86902 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4USCJ3333WL. Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 problem was reported in NANUET, NY. 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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