1997 BMW E38
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 BMW E38. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 BMW E38. 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.
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
- 626366Subject regarding voice input system adapter harness for digital phones.
- 614335Customer complaints that the check engine light IS illuminated and thermostat software, oxygen sensor and various misfire fault codes are stored in the engine control module (ecm).
- 614300Concerns with the srs airbag warning light illuminated and fault codes stored in the srs airbag control module fault memory.
- 613555Customer complaint of a hard 5-4 and / or 3-2 downshift, or trans prog. Displayed in the matrix. **Mr
- 613553Customer complains that the check engine light IS illuminated with fault code 139 or 140 activation map cooling IS stored in the ecu / dme.
- 611241Information regarding the dsc III test cable.
- 604901Information pertaining to quality monitoring of M44 / M62 camshaft sensor.
- 53951Radio disolay on mid does not appear when ignition IS turned on.
- 53950Intake air systems- unmetered air leaks.
- 53945BMW navigation system cd v 05 operating software for mark I system.
- 53944Improved software for cmt 500vr phone on vehicles with mk 11 nav system.
- 53496Tech return 24 for rattling noise from catalytic converter.
- 53108Trip odometer resets by itself.
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