NHTSA recall 99V-272 (99V272000)

power train recall reported October 7, 1999 - about 36 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V272000
Also written as: 99V-272
Reported: October 7, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~36
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MAY CONTAIN RING GEAR BOLTS THAT WERE INCORRECTLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE BOLT OR BOLTS COULD LOOSEN LEADING TO NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL.

Why it is dangerous

THE BOLT OR BOLTS COULD LOOSEN LEADING TO NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND IF A BOLT WERE TO COMPLETELY WORK LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNT, LOCKUP OF THE REAR AXLE COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S DIFFERENTIAL AND IF INVOLVED, WILL REPLACE IT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-272 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW Z3 - 1999

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