NHTSA recall 98V-275 (98V275000)

electrical system recall reported November 3, 1998 - about 1,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V275000
Also written as: 98V-275
Reported: November 3, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~1,000
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE NUT THAT SECURES THE MAIN POSITIVE CABLE TO THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CLAMP WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, ALLOWING THE CABLE TO LOOSEN OVER TIME. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE CABLE COULD ULTIMATELY LOOSEN TO THE POINT WHERE ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY COULD BE INTERRUPTED.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURED WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THE ENGINE COULD STOP. ALSO, IF THE VEHICLE WERE BEING OPERATED AT NIGHT, THE LIGHTING SYSTEM COULD SHUT OFF, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-275 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW Z3 - 1999

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