1999 BMW E36
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 BMW E36. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1999 BMW E36. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Remedy
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10245363When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customers key, the data is not updated or current.
- 10200242Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights
- 633492Subject regarding voluntary emissions recall campaign no. 02E-a01 relating to the premature failure of the crankcase ventilation hose.
- 616159Voluntary emissions recall 00e-ao1 - fault access / O2 readiness codes. BMW has determined that due to an engine control module software error, a communication conflict exists between the engine control module and the transmission control module. This may lead to difficulties or prevent communication and data transmission between the engine control module and an off-board scan tool. Such a scan tool may be used during an official vehicle inspection, smog check, or an engine repair; and / or the oxygen sensor readiness code may not set on affected vehicles.
- 614256Subject regarding transmission oil drain plug leaks.
- 613547Information regarding convertible top jams against storage lid when opening on convertible vehicles. **Mr
- 606353Information regarding voluntary emission recall campaign no. 99E-a01.
- 606040Customer may complain of motorsport engine runs rough on cold start.
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