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 1998 BMW 3-Series M3 2dr Convertible Manual

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MSRP: $45,900
Invoice: $40,300

Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A    HWY: N/A    CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: Gas 6-Cyl /3.2L/192
Transmission: Manual
Door/Body Style: /2 Door Convertible
Drive Type:

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  • General
  • MSRP: $45,900
  • Invoice Price: $40,300
  • Destination Charge: $0
  • Warranty
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Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 3.2L DOHC 24-valve in-line 6-cyl engine w/variable valve timing
  • Direct ignition system w/knock control
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: Gas 6-Cyl
  • Displacement (CC): 3.2L/192
  • Fuel System: EFI
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 240 @ 6000
  • Torque @ RPM: 236 @ 3800

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 56.0
  • Track Rear: 56.6
  • Ground Clearance (in): -TBD-
  • Overall Length (in): 174.5
  • Overall Width (in): 53.1
  • Wheelbase (in): 106.3
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 4
  • Headroom front (in): 38.1
  • Hip room front (in): -TBD-
  • Leg room front (in): 41.2
  • Shoulder room front (in): 53.2

Features

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  • Exterior
    • Courtesy lights w/fade-in/out feature
    • Front air dam w/spoiler
    • Halogen free-form fog lights
    • Halogen free-form headlights (low beams)
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Auto climate control-inc: separate left/right elect temp control, LCD display
    • Blower type rear window defroster
    • Microfiltered ventilation
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 10 x 20 watt amplifier, 10 speakers
    • Pre-wired for CD changer
  • Instrumentation
    • Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer
    • LCD main & trip odometers
    • Multi Information Display w/multi-function digital clock, outside temp display w/freeze warning, vehicle monitoring system
  • Sunroof/Moonroof & Removeable/Convertible Top
    • Fully lined pwr convertible top
  • Wheels & Tires
    • 17" x 7.5 front/17 x 8.5 rear round double-spoke cast alloy wheels
    • 225/45ZR17 high-performance radial front tires
    • 245/40ZR17 high-performance radial rear tires
    • Full-size spare tire w/alloy wheel
    • Rear wheel drive
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Dual pwr outside heated rearview mirrors
    • Positive side-window sealing system
    • Pwr windows-inc: key-off operation, 1-touch up/down
    • Vehicle-speed variable 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers w/single wipe mode
    • Window closing from driver door lock feature

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Auto front seatbelt tensioners
  • Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
  • Front seat side-impact airbags
  • Hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers (damage control to 9-MPH)
  • Rollover protection system
  • Anti-Theft
  • Central locking system-inc: double lock anti-theft feature, console switch
  • Pre-wired for BMW remote keyless-entry security system
  • Braking & Traction
  • All season traction control
  • All season traction control
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Vacuum-assisted ventilated 4-wheel disc brakes

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    Service Bulletins for 1998 BMW

    1998 BMW 318I
    Bulletin Number: 16 01 98
    INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 72 04 98
    INFORMATION ON NEW AIRBAGS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 72 08 97
    VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING DEACTIVATION OF AIRBAGS. *YC
    1998 BMW 318TI
    Bulletin Number: 000699
    SUBJECT REGARDING 1998 FINAL EDITION ETM. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 51 02 98
    REAR LID IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 61 14 98
    SUBJECT ON EWS3D CODING NOT POSSIBLE. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 65 12 98
    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ON FOG LIGHTS FOR 318TI VEHICLES. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 72 04 98
    INFORMATION ON NEW AIRBAGS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 72 08 97
    VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING DEACTIVATION OF AIRBAGS. *YC
    1998 BMW 323I
    Bulletin Number: 11 08 98
    CONDITION REGARDING LONG LIFE ENGINE OIL. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 65 10 97
    SUBJECT ON SOUND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ON E36 CONVERTIBLE W/ HI-FI AUDO SYSTEM (HARMAN-KARDON) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 03/01/97 AND 10/16/97 WITH OPTION 674 *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 72 04 98
    INFORMATION ON NEW AIRBAGS. *YC
    1998 BMW 328I
    Bulletin Number: 11 08 98
    CONDITION REGARDING LONG LIFE ENGINE OIL. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 12 10 97
    SUBJECT ON VOLUNTARY EXHAUST EMISSION SERVICE ACTION NO. 98E-A01. PRODUCED FROM 10/95 - 11/97 *YC*DB
    Bulletin Number: 12 10 97
    SUBJECT ON VOLUNTARY EXHAUST EMISSION SERVICE ACTION NO. 98E-A01. *YC *JN
    Bulletin Number: 16 01 98
    INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 72 04 98
    INFORMATION ON NEW AIRBAGS. *YC
    1998 BMW 3 SERIES
    Bulletin Number: 120405
    CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. BMW E90 (3 SERIES) ALL E90 (3 SERIES) AND E60 (5 SERIES) MODELS EQUIPPED WITH N52 ENGINE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 34 02 98
    SUBJECT REGARDING THE ABS/ASC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DURING DYNAMOMETER TEST. *YC *JN
    Bulletin Number: B63-03-12
    BMW: THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT IN THE SIDE PANEL HAS CONDENSATION CONCERNING VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO FEBRUARY 27,2012. *JS
    Bulletin Number: SI B11 13 07
    N54 RATTLE NOISE FROM TURBOCHARGER AREA. MODELS E90, E92 AND E93 (3 SERIES) 335I AND 335XI; E60 AND E61 (5 SERIES) 535I AND 535XI, ALL WITH N54 ENGINE FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION TO JANUARY 17, 2008 PRODUCTION. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SI B12 01 08
    N52 EDK THROTTLE JAMMING FAULTS 2D09, 2CED AND 2CEC. MODEL E90 AND E91 (3 SERIES) AND E60 AND E61 (5 SERIES), ALL MODELS UP TO 11/2005 WITH N52 ENGINE. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SIB-12-12-08
    BMW: SERVICE ENGINE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. DME FC 2A15 MINOR LEAK AND 2A16 SUPERFINE LEAK IN EVAPORATION SYSTEM. TANK VENTILATION CORRUGATED HOSE MAY CONTACT THE LOW SIDE AIR CONDITIONING PRESSURE LINE ALUMINUM FERREL. THIS CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    Bulletin Number: SIB122512
    BMW: VEHICLE DOES NOT START: LOOSE GROUND Z6000 *4B. COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE BMW NEW VEHICLE/SAV LIMITED WARRANTY. *JS
    Bulletin Number: SIB-16-01-06
    BMW: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIR PROCEDURE. THE CASE WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING DOES NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SIB-16-08-06
    BMW VEHICLES: ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START; FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DISPLAYS A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FUEL, ALTHOUGH THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY; FAULT CODE 2A1C (FUEL LEVEL PLAUSIBILITY) IS STORED IN MSV80. RIGHT SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS DISLODGE
    Bulletin Number: SIB-22-01-07
    BMW VEHICLE: NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE/RIGHT SIDE. A GRINDING OR SCRAPING NOISE MAY BE HEARD WHILE CORNERING AT VEHICLE SPEEDS UP TO 30 MPH. THE NOISE IS MORE PRONOUNCED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN THE WARM UP PHASE AND MAY CHANGE INTENSITY DURIN
    Bulletin Number: SIB270212
    BMW: DSC WARNING LIGHT IS ON. THE WARNING LAMPS FOR DSC, ABS AND BRAKE WARNING ILLUMINATED. THERE MAY ALSO BE A WARNING IN THE CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. *JS
    Bulletin Number: SI-B-34-11-08
    BMW VEHICLES: TEILECLEARING FOR DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC). A PART REPLACEMENT AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BY SUBMITTING A TC CASE IN PUMA BEFORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DSC COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLES LIS
    Bulletin Number: SIB-41-02-09
    BMW VEHICLES: REAR AXLE CARRIER (SUB FRAME) SUPPORT PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A FRACTURE IN THE STEEL BODY STRUCTURE COULD FORM IN THE AREA AROUND ONE OF THE REAR AXLE CARRIER MOUNTING POINTS. AS A RE
    Bulletin Number: SI B52 05 08
    BMW: SEAT FRAME DESIGN CHANGED FOR 392 (3 SERIES COUPE) PRODUCED UP TO MAY 2007. ON EARLY PRODUCTION E92S, THE SOCKET WHICH SECURES THE SEAT BACKREST RELEASE CABLE TO THE RELEASE MECHANISM COULD PULL FREE FROM THE RELEASE MECHANISM. *
    Bulletin Number: SIB-61-37-12
    BMW: THE HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY CELLS COULD BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS PREVENTED FROM ENTERING SLEEP MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. UPDATED 03/11/2013 *JS
    Bulletin Number: SI B63 02 08
    REAR BULB FAILURE. MODEL E92 (3 SERIES COUPE) VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO JANUARY 21, 2008 ARE AFFECTED. THE BULB OUT WARNING SHOWS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SIB-65-36-09
    BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM
    Bulletin Number: SIB-65-75-06
    BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP (AWL) IS ILLUMINATED, TOGETHER WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LAMP (POL). THE PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. MICROCRACKS IN THE OC3 SEAT MAT. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SIB-72-05-07
    BMW: A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IS CAUSING ONE OR BOTH OF THE SEAT BELT ASSISTANTS TO NOT EXTEND FULLY OR MAY NOT EXTEND AT ALL. THE POSITION AT WHICH THE ASSISTANT COMES TO REST VARIES. E92. *RM
    Bulletin Number: SIB-72-28-06
    BMW: THE END OF THE SEATBELT ASSISTANT BREAKS/FALLS OFF WHEN RETRACTING. THE RETAINING TAB IS NOT ROBUST ENOUGH. E92. *RM
    1998 BMW 525
    Bulletin Number: B122917
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
    1998 BMW 528I
    Bulletin Number: 04 01 98
    SUBJECT ON TANK VENTILATION LEAK COUPLERS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 04 17 97
    SITUATION WITH THE TENSION ROD TEST GAUGE. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 12 10 97
    SUBJECT ON VOLUNTARY EXHAUST EMISSION SERVICE ACTION NO. 98E-A01. PRODUCED FROM 10/95 - 11/97 *YC*DB
    Bulletin Number: 16 01 98
    INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 16 04 97
    NEW EVAPORATIVE (CHARCOAL) CANISTER PURGE LINE. ALL E38 AND E39 MODELE INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION APPROXIMATELY 3/97 *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 34 01 98
    EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENT MOMENTARY EVENT WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT IMMEDIATLELY RETURN. MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 3/97 *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 34 04 97
    VEHICLE EXPERIENCING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 62 01 98
    CONDITION WITH BRAKE PAD WARNING STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 651998
    SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DSP AMPLIFIER SWITCHING TO
    Bulletin Number: 66 02 97
    INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. *YC
    Bulletin Number: B011618
    For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?comp
    Bulletin Number: B011618
    TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
    Bulletin Number: B013118
    TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
    Bulletin Number: B080119
    In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for
    Bulletin Number: B122817
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module:
    Bulletin Number: B122917
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
    Bulletin Number: B650916
    Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
    1998 BMW 528IA
    Bulletin Number: 651998
    SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DSP AMPLIFIER SWITCHING TO
    Bulletin Number: B011618
    For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?comp
    Bulletin Number: B011618
    TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
    Bulletin Number: B013118
    TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
    Bulletin Number: B080119
    In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for
    Bulletin Number: B650916
    Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
    1998 BMW 540I
    Bulletin Number: 04 01 98
    SUBJECT ON TANK VENTILATION LEAK COUPLERS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 04 17 97
    SITUATION WITH THE TENSION ROD TEST GAUGE. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 121999
    INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING ME7.2 ENGINE CONTROL MODULES WITH CD 18. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16 01 98
    INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 16 04 97
    NEW EVAPORATIVE (CHARCOAL) CANISTER PURGE LINE. ALL E38 AND E39 MODELE INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION APPROXIMATELY 3/97 *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 34 01 98
    EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENT MOMENTARY EVENT WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT IMMEDIATLELY RETURN. MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 3/97 *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 62 01 98
    CONDITION WITH BRAKE PAD WARNING STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 65 02 98
    ENGINE CRANKS, BUT WILL NOT START. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 651998
    SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DSP AMPLIFIER SWITCHING TO
    Bulletin Number: 66 02 97
    INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 72 08 97
    VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING DEACTIVATION OF AIRBAGS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: B011618
    For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?comp
    Bulletin Number: B011618
    TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
    Bulletin Number: B013118
    TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
    Bulletin Number: B080119
    In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for
    Bulletin Number: B122817
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module:
    Bulletin Number: B122917
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
    Bulletin Number: B650916
    Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
    1998 BMW 540IA
    Bulletin Number: 121999
    INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING ME7.2 ENGINE CONTROL MODULES WITH CD 18. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 651998
    SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DSP AMPLIFIER SWITCHING TO
    Bulletin Number: B011618
    For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?comp
    Bulletin Number: B011618
    TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
    Bulletin Number: B013118
    TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
    Bulletin Number: B080119
    In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for
    Bulletin Number: B650916
    Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
    1998 BMW 540ITA
    Bulletin Number: 121999
    INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING ME7.2 ENGINE CONTROL MODULES WITH CD 18. *TT
    1998 BMW 5 SERIES
    Bulletin Number: 120405
    CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. BMW E90 (3 SERIES) ALL E90 (3 SERIES) AND E60 (5 SERIES) MODELS EQUIPPED WITH N52 ENGINE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 34 02 98
    SUBJECT REGARDING THE ABS/ASC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DURING DYNAMOMETER TEST. *YC *JN
    Bulletin Number: 540398
    CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF SUNROOF INOPERATIVE, OR LOST INITIALIZATION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 611598
    SERVICE ACTION TO RECODE GENERAL MODULE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 63 02 98
    INFORMATION REGARDING HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *YC *JN
    Bulletin Number: 64 03 98
    SUBJECT ON INTEGRAED AUTOMATIC HEATINGAND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ( IHKA )- COMMON COMPLAINTS. *YC *JN
    Bulletin Number: 980701540398
    SUNROOF INOPERATIVE, OR LOST INITIALIZATION. *YC
    Bulletin Number: B122917
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
    Bulletin Number: B61-17-12
    BMW: WIPERS LIGHTS AND FRONT POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. THIS SITUATION MAY START AND LEAD TO A PERMANENT FAULT. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL F07 (5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO) MODEL YEARS UP TO MARCH 2012. *JS
    Bulletin Number: SI-B-11-01-07
    BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. MOISTURE ACCUMULATING IN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILATION V
    Bulletin Number: SI B11 13 07
    N54 RATTLE NOISE FROM TURBOCHARGER AREA. MODELS E90, E92 AND E93 (3 SERIES) 335I AND 335XI; E60 AND E61 (5 SERIES) 535I AND 535XI, ALL WITH N54 ENGINE FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION TO JANUARY 17, 2008 PRODUCTION. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SI B12 01 08
    N52 EDK THROTTLE JAMMING FAULTS 2D09, 2CED AND 2CEC. MODEL E90 AND E91 (3 SERIES) AND E60 AND E61 (5 SERIES), ALL MODELS UP TO 11/2005 WITH N52 ENGINE. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SI-B12-02-09
    BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP OR THE CHECK GAS CAP WARNINGS ARE ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN DIAGNOSED, THE DME HAS STORED FAULTS FOR SMALL LEAK, MICRO LEAK, SUPER FINE LEAK, OR LARGE LEAK IN RELATION TO THE TANK VENTILATION OR EVAPORATI
    Bulletin Number: SIB240812
    BMW: INTERMITTENTLY GOES INTO PARK DURING A MSA ENGINE START. THE TRANSMISSION CAN INTERMITTENTLY GO INTO THE PARK POSITION (P) WHEN MSA ENGINE START IS OCCURRING. A DRIVE GEAR CAN BE SELECTED IN ORDER TO DRIVE AWAY, AND NO RELEVANT FAULTS
    Bulletin Number: SI-B37-01-09
    BMW: VEHICLE HAS A CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE SELF LEVELING SUSPENSION FAILED/MALFUNCTIONING DISPLAYED. AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES IS STORED AND IS CURRENTLY PRESENT IN THE EHC CONTROL UNIT: 5F98 CONTROL TIME FAULT LIFTING REAR LE
    Bulletin Number: SIB-61-37-12
    BMW: THE HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY CELLS COULD BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS PREVENTED FROM ENTERING SLEEP MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. UPDATED 03/11/2013 *JS
    Bulletin Number: SI-B-62-01-09
    BMW: ALL INSTRUMENT DIALS ARE INOPERATIVE AND THE ILLUMINATION OF THE INFORMATION DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS VERY BRIGHT. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SI B62 0406
    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: FAILURE OF DISPLAYS/FUNCTIONS. MODEL E60, E61 (5 SERIES) AND E63, E64 (6 SERIES). *PE
    Bulletin Number: SIB-62-04-06
    BMW: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-FAILURE OF DISPLAYS/FUNCTIONS. TOTAL OR PARTIAL FAILURE OF DISPLAYS OR FUNCTIONS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE DISPLAYS OR FUNCTIONS START WORKING AGAIN AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED (SLEEP MODE). INTERNAL E
    Bulletin Number: SIB-65-75-06
    BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP (AWL) IS ILLUMINATED, TOGETHER WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LAMP (POL). THE PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. MICROCRACKS IN THE OC3 SEAT MAT. *PE
    1998 BMW 6 SERIES
    Bulletin Number: SI-B12-02-09
    BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP OR THE CHECK GAS CAP WARNINGS ARE ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN DIAGNOSED, THE DME HAS STORED FAULTS FOR SMALL LEAK, MICRO LEAK, SUPER FINE LEAK, OR LARGE LEAK IN RELATION TO THE TANK VENTILATION OR EVAPORATI
    Bulletin Number: SIB-12-15-05
    BMW: DIAGNOSIS OF DME ME 9.2 MAP THERMOSTAT FAULT 2EF4/279B. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE DOES NOT OVERHEAT AND THE MAP THERMOSTAT OPERATES PROPERLY. POSSIBLE CAUSES ARE DETERIORATION OF COOLANT QUALITY; INCREAS
    Bulletin Number: SI-B-51-26-08
    BMW VEHICLE: MODIFYING THE REAR WATER DRAIN HOSES. OVER TIME THE 4 DRAINS MAY BECOME BLOCKED BY LEAVES AND DEBRIS. ONCE CLOGGED, WATER MAY COLLECT AND OVERFLOW INTO TRUNK, DAMAGING VARIOUS ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SIB-62-04-06
    BMW: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-FAILURE OF DISPLAYS/FUNCTIONS. TOTAL OR PARTIAL FAILURE OF DISPLAYS OR FUNCTIONS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE DISPLAYS OR FUNCTIONS START WORKING AGAIN AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED (SLEEP MODE). INTERNAL E
    Bulletin Number: SIB-65-75-06
    BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP (AWL) IS ILLUMINATED, TOGETHER WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LAMP (POL). THE PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. MICROCRACKS IN THE OC3 SEAT MAT. *PE
    1998 BMW 740I
    Bulletin Number: 04 01 98
    SUBJECT ON TANK VENTILATION LEAK COUPLERS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 16 01 98
    INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 16 04 97
    NEW EVAPORATIVE (CHARCOAL) CANISTER PURGE LINE. ALL E38 AND E39 MODELE INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION APPROXIMATELY 3/97 *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 34 01 98
    EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENT MOMENTARY EVENT WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT IMMEDIATLELY RETURN. MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 3/97 *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 62 01 98
    CONDITION WITH BRAKE PAD WARNING STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 64 01 98
    REPLACEMENT HEATER CORES FOR E38 VEHICLES. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 65 02 98
    ENGINE CRANKS, BUT WILL NOT START. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 66 02 97
    INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. *YC
    Bulletin Number: B122817
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module:
    Bulletin Number: B122917
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
    1998 BMW 740IA
    Bulletin Number: 121999
    INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING ME7.2 ENGINE CONTROL MODULES WITH CD 18. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 651998
    SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DSP AMPLIFIER SWITCHING TO
    Bulletin Number: B650916
    Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
    1998 BMW 740IL
    Bulletin Number: 04 01 98
    SUBJECT ON TANK VENTILATION LEAK COUPLERS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 16 01 98
    INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 16 04 97
    NEW EVAPORATIVE (CHARCOAL) CANISTER PURGE LINE. ALL E38 AND E39 MODELE INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION APPROXIMATELY 3/97 *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 34 01 98
    EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENT MOMENTARY EVENT WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT IMMEDIATLELY RETURN. MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 3/97 *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 62 01 98
    CONDITION WITH BRAKE PAD WARNING STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 64 01 98
    REPLACEMENT HEATER CORES FOR E38 VEHICLES. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 66 02 97
    INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. *YC
    Bulletin Number: B122817
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module:
    Bulletin Number: B122917
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
    Bulletin Number: B650916
    Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
    1998 BMW 740ILA
    Bulletin Number: 121999
    INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING ME7.2 ENGINE CONTROL MODULES WITH CD 18. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 651998
    SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DSP AMPLIFIER SWITCHING TO
    1998 BMW 750I
    Bulletin Number: 65 02 98
    ENGINE CRANKS, BUT WILL NOT START. *YC
    Bulletin Number: B122917
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
    1998 BMW 750IL
    Bulletin Number: 04 01 98
    SUBJECT ON TANK VENTILATION LEAK COUPLERS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 16 01 98
    INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 34 01 98
    EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENT MOMENTARY EVENT WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT IMMEDIATLELY RETURN. MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 3/97 *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 62 01 98
    CONDITION WITH BRAKE PAD WARNING STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 64 01 98
    REPLACEMENT HEATER CORES FOR E38 VEHICLES. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 651998
    SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DSP AMPLIFIER SWITCHING TO
    Bulletin Number: 66 02 97
    INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 72 08 97
    VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING DEACTIVATION OF AIRBAGS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 99EA03
    A VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN INITIATED REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF TWO CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVES ON THE ENGINE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: B122817
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module:
    Bulletin Number: B122917
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
    Bulletin Number: B650916
    Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
    1998 BMW 7 SERIES
    Bulletin Number: 34 02 98
    SUBJECT REGARDING THE ABS/ASC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DURING DYNAMOMETER TEST. *YC *JN
    Bulletin Number: 540398
    CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF SUNROOF INOPERATIVE, OR LOST INITIALIZATION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 611598
    SERVICE ACTION TO RECODE GENERAL MODULE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 980701540398
    SUNROOF INOPERATIVE, OR LOST INITIALIZATION. *YC
    Bulletin Number: B122917
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
    Bulletin Number: B61-17-12
    BMW: WIPERS LIGHTS AND FRONT POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. THIS SITUATION MAY START AND LEAD TO A PERMANENT FAULT. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL F07 (5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO) MODEL YEARS UP TO MARCH 2012. *JS
    Bulletin Number: SI-B-11-01-07
    BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. MOISTURE ACCUMULATING IN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILATION V
    Bulletin Number: SI-B12-02-09
    BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP OR THE CHECK GAS CAP WARNINGS ARE ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN DIAGNOSED, THE DME HAS STORED FAULTS FOR SMALL LEAK, MICRO LEAK, SUPER FINE LEAK, OR LARGE LEAK IN RELATION TO THE TANK VENTILATION OR EVAPORATI
    Bulletin Number: SI-B12-11-09
    BMW: VEHICLE MAY INTERMITTENTLY EXHIBIT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: HARD TO START OR MAY NOT START; ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AND LACKS OR LOSES POWER; ENGINE POWER REDUCED. VAPOR LOCK IN THE FUEL SYSTEM COULD OCCUR UNDER CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATING CONDITI
    Bulletin Number: SIB-12-15-05
    BMW: DIAGNOSIS OF DME ME 9.2 MAP THERMOSTAT FAULT 2EF4/279B. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE DOES NOT OVERHEAT AND THE MAP THERMOSTAT OPERATES PROPERLY. POSSIBLE CAUSES ARE DETERIORATION OF COOLANT QUALITY; INCREAS
    Bulletin Number: SI B12 55 06
    BMW: THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE CRANKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY ALSO BE ON WITH A LACK OF ENGINE POWER. *RM
    Bulletin Number: SIB-17-03-09
    BMW VEHICLES: N63 TURBOCHARGER AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FAULTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES STORED IN THE DME CONTROL MODULE. TURBOCHARGER COOLANT PUMP, CONTROL LINE, ELECTRIC, 0X1016-LINE INTER
    Bulletin Number: SI-B61-06-09
    BMW: SPORADICALLY, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR-WIPERS ARE RUNNING ON A DRY WINDOW; SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER ARE INOPERATIVE; CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE EMF DROPPED OUT (DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM EMERGENCY MODE). *PE
    Bulletin Number: SIB-61-37-12
    BMW: THE HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY CELLS COULD BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS PREVENTED FROM ENTERING SLEEP MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. UPDATED 03/11/2013 *JS
    Bulletin Number: SI-B630409
    BMW: LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS ARE SWITCHED ON, OR AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, ONE OF THE XENON LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS FLASHES SERVERAL TIMES, AND THEN INTERMITTENLY SWITCHES OFF. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SIB-65-75-06
    BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP (AWL) IS ILLUMINATED, TOGETHER WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LAMP (POL). THE PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. MICROCRACKS IN THE OC3 SEAT MAT. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SI-B72-01-09
    BMW: THE SAFETY BELTS FOR THE FRONT SEATS HAVE AN ELECTRIC MOTOR-DRIVEN REEL (EMA) WHICH WILL RETRACT/PRETENSION THE SEAT BELT A SPECIFIED AMOUNT WHEN CERTAIN HAZARDOUS DRIVING SITUATIONS ARE PRESENT. *PE
    1998 BMW 850CIA
    Bulletin Number: 99EA03
    A VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN INITIATED REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF TWO CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVES ON THE ENGINE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
    1998 BMW BMW
    Bulletin Number: 04 08 98
    SUBJECT ON THE SLACK TUBE MANOMETER TEST TOOL. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 08 03 98
    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR MODIC III/CD 14. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 09 02 98
    PROGRAMMING CODING EXPLANATIONS FOR CENTRAL CODING CODE LABEL ELIMINATION. *YC
    Bulletin Number: #10/1998
    VARIOUS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING C.D. PLAYER 45 DEGREE ANGLE MOUNTING BRACKET KIT. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 11 05 98
    BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM CHECK. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 11 06 98
    INFORMATION PERTAINING TO OXYGEN SENSOR UPDATE AND DME REPROGRAMMING. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 11 06 98
    SUBJECT REGARDING OXYGEN SENSOR UPDATE AND DME REPROGRAMMING. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 11 07 98
    A ROUGH IDLE MAY BE OBSERVED WITH THE ENGINE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE DUE TO UNFAVORABLE VALVE TIMING TOLERANCES DURING THE VALVE OVERLAP PHASE. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 11 09 98
    CONDITIONS WITH VANOS VALVE MECHANICALLY JAMMING. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 120400
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM FAULT CODES ARE SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 24 01 98
    SUBJECT ON TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVELL CHECKING PROCEDURE AND APPLICAATION CHART. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 24 01 98
    SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECKING PROCEDURE AND APPLICATION CHART. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 24 75 98
    SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION A5S 36OR (5L40-E). *YC
    Bulletin Number: 25 01 98
    REPLACEMENT OF SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 36 03 97
    INFORMATION ON TIRE APPLICATIONS. ALL 1998 MODELS *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 62 05 98
    COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HIGH UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 64 06 97
    CONCERNS OF HUMMING / DRONING TYPE NOISE FROM A/C SYSTEM. *AK
    Bulletin Number: 710199
    PROCEDURES ON REPLACING M-MOBILITY SYSTEM. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 72 04 98
    INFORMATION ON NEW AIRBAGS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 98 01 01
    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THAT WILL HELP A BMW SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO UPGRADE THE BMW DIS ON AN 8.4 GBYTE HARD DRIVE ON SITE IN THE BMW WORKSHOP. *YC *JN
    1998 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
    Bulletin Number: 04 07 98
    INFORMATION ON A NEW SPECIAL TOOL FOR M44. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 2807-A
    NEW BOXER GEARBOX REPAIRS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 2840
    SERVICE BULLETIN ON EXTENSION POWER CABLE FOR THREE-PIN DIAGNOSTIC CABLE. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 2841
    MANUFACTURING DEFECT ON REPLACEMENT BIG END BEARING SHELL. *YC
    Bulletin Number: #2850
    INFORMATION ON MODIFICATION TO FRONT BRAKE AND CLUTCH SYSTEMS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: #2851
    SUBJECT ON TAMPERING / NON-BMW APPROVED MODIFICATIONS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: #2855
    SUBJECT ON SJ ENGINE OIL - NOT APPROVED. *YC
    Bulletin Number: #2856
    INFORMATION REGARDING REUSABLE VALVE COVER GASKETS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: #2861
    PROBLEM CONCERNING POOR CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT; GEARSHIFT DIFFICULTIES. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 540598
    COMPLAINTS OF CONVERTIBLE TOP JAMS AGAINST STORAGE LID WHEN OPENING. *YC
    Bulletin Number: SB-00-021-07
    BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
    1998 BMW E36
    Bulletin Number: 120299
    CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF MOTORSPORT ENGINE RUNS ROUGH ON COLD START. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 121099
    INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 99E-A01. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 540200
    INFORMATION REGARDING CONVERTIBLE TOP JAMS AGAINST STORAGE LID WHEN OPENING ON CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES. **MR
    1998 BMW E36 SERIES
    Bulletin Number: 000599
    SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED SCHEMATICS WHICH HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED FOR THE 1998 MODEL YEAR SEDAN, COUPE, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 9/97. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 611398
    SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL TO TIGHTEN THE BATTERY B+ CABLE CLAMP NUT. *TT
    1998 BMW E38
    Bulletin Number: 090199
    SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THE TRUNK LOCK IS IN THE HORIZONTAL (VALET) POSITION, THE FUNCTION OF CERTAIN PROGRAMMED FEATURES OF CAR AND KEY MEMORY CHANGES BACK TO THE FACTORY (DEFAULT) SETTING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 090199
    SUBJECT REGARDING KEY MEMORY FUNCTIONS CHANGING WITHOUT REQUEST. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 110499
    SOME COSTUMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE WITH CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120200
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT CODE 139 OR 140 ACTIVATION MAP COOLING IS STORED IN THE ECU / DME. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120200
    CUSTOMER 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). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120201
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION WITH OXYGEN SENSOR FAULT CODES 5, 13, 10 AND / OR 18 SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120401
    CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START AND FC164 HEIGHT SENSOR IS STORED IN THE DME AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120500
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/C IS BLOWING WARM AIR WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY FROM A STOP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 121399
    INFORMATION ON THE REWIRING OF THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP CIRCUIT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 240300
    CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN OCCASIONAL HARD 3-2 DOWNSHIFT OR CLUNK WHEN SLOWING OR HARSH DOWNSHIFT AT FREEWAY SPEED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 240400
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A HARD 5-4 AND / OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT, OR TRANS PROG. DISPLAYED IN THE MATRIX. **MR
    Bulletin Number: 32 03 98
    CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF GROANING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE CENTER TIE ROD WHEN TURNING THE STEERING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 620498
    EXPERIENCING VARIOUS FUNCTIONS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH INTEGRATED IKE ARE INOPERATIVE, OR LOCKED UP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 640200
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/C IS BLOWING WARM AIR WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY FROM A STOP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 640499
    CUSTOMER COMPLAIN OF NO AIR CONDITIONER, COMPRESSOR NOT ENGAGED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 640599
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF AIR CONDITIONER NOT FUNCTIONING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 840801
    SUBJECT REGARDING VOICE INPUT SYSTEM ADAPTER HARNESS FOR DIGITAL PHONES. *JG
    1998 BMW E39
    Bulletin Number: 040600
    INFORMATION REGARDING THE DSC III TEST CABLE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 090199
    SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THE TRUNK LOCK IS IN THE HORIZONTAL (VALET) POSITION, THE FUNCTION OF CERTAIN PROGRAMMED FEATURES OF CAR AND KEY MEMORY CHANGES BACK TO THE FACTORY (DEFAULT) SETTING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 090199
    SUBJECT REGARDING KEY MEMORY FUNCTIONS CHANGING WITHOUT REQUEST. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 110300
    CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES (IN AND OUT OF RED ZONE) AND / OR HEATER OUTPUT TOO LOW. **MR
    Bulletin Number: 110499
    SOME COSTUMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE WITH CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 110500
    EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120200
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT CODE 139 OR 140 ACTIVATION MAP COOLING IS STORED IN THE ECU / DME. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120200
    CUSTOMER 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). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120201
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION WITH OXYGEN SENSOR FAULT CODES 5, 13, 10 AND / OR 18 SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120401
    CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START AND FC164 HEIGHT SENSOR IS STORED IN THE DME AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120500
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/C IS BLOWING WARM AIR WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY FROM A STOP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 121099
    INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 99E-A01. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 130100
    VEHICLES WITH M62 ENGINES PRODUCED UP TO 4/98 MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLING NOISE FROM THE AIR FILTER HOUSING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 240300
    CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN OCCASIONAL HARD 3-2 DOWNSHIFT OR CLUNK WHEN SLOWING OR HARSH DOWNSHIFT AT FREEWAY SPEED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 240400
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A HARD 5-4 AND / OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT, OR TRANS PROG. DISPLAYED IN THE MATRIX. **MR
    Bulletin Number: 620498
    EXPERIENCING VARIOUS FUNCTIONS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH INTEGRATED IKE ARE INOPERATIVE, OR LOCKED UP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 640200
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/C IS BLOWING WARM AIR WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY FROM A STOP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 640499
    CUSTOMER COMPLAIN OF NO AIR CONDITIONER, COMPRESSOR NOT ENGAGED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 640599
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF AIR CONDITIONER NOT FUNCTIONING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 840801
    SUBJECT REGARDING VOICE INPUT SYSTEM ADAPTER HARNESS FOR DIGITAL PHONES. *JG
    1998 BMW E46
    Bulletin Number: 110300
    CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES (IN AND OUT OF RED ZONE) AND / OR HEATER OUTPUT TOO LOW. **MR
    Bulletin Number: 110500
    EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 240200
    CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF HARD OR NO SHIFT AND GEAR ERROR FAULT CODES 50, 52, 53, OR 55 IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 240500
    CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT ERRATIC/HARSH SHIFTING AND THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND NO START/NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 240998
    EXPERIENCING A CLUNK NOISE HEARD/FELT DURING SITUATIONS OF LOAD REVERSAL. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 24 75 98
    SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION A5S 36OR ( 5L40-E ). *YC
    Bulletin Number: SIB240202
    SUBJECT REGARDING HARD SHIFTS, LEAK AT TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL. *TT
    1998 BMW K1100
    Bulletin Number: SB-00-021-07
    BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
    1998 BMW K1200RS
    Bulletin Number: 281898
    INFORMATION ON NEW CLUTCH PARTS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: MC62133778
    Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
    Bulletin Number: SB-00-021-07
    BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
    1998 BMW M3
    Bulletin Number: 00 06 98
    NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 000698
    THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS MODELS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120299
    CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH ON COLD START. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 12 10 97
    SUBJECT ON VOLUNTARY EXHAUST EMISSION SERVICE ACTION NO. 98E-A01. PRODUCED FROM 10/95 - 11/97 *YC*DB
    Bulletin Number: 12 10 97
    SUBJECT ON VOLUNTARY EXHAUST EMISSION SERVICE ACTION NO. 98E-A01. *YC *JN
    Bulletin Number: 16 01 98
    INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 52 01 98
    SUBJECT ON RETROFIT OF MOTORSPORT HEAD RESTRAINTS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 72 04 98
    INFORMATION ON NEW AIRBAGS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: SI-B11-07-09
    BMW: THERMOSTAT HOUSING INSPECTION. THE RETAINING SPRINGS OF THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING QUICK RELEASE COUPLINGS FOR THE COOLANT HOSES MAY NOT BE LOCKED CORRECTLY. THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN A COOLANT LEAK. MODELS AFFECTED ARE M3 SEDAN (E
    Bulletin Number: SIB-33-01-02
    BMW: A GRINDING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DURING SLOW CORNERING. WHEN TURNING A SLIP/STICK EFFECT IS CREATED ON THE LINING AND STEEL DISCS INCORPORATED IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CAUSES A GRINDING NOISE. *RM
    1998 BMW M5
    Bulletin Number: 04 01 98
    SUBJECT ON TANK VENTILATION LEAK COUPLERS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 04 17 97
    SITUATION WITH THE TENSION ROD TEST GAUGE. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 110106
    S85 ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND OIL SERVICE INFORMATION. *AK
    Bulletin Number: 16 04 97
    NEW EVAPORATIVE (CHARCOAL) CANISTER PURGE LINE. ALL E38 AND E39 MODELE INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION APPROXIMATELY 3/97 *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 34 01 98
    EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENT MOMENTARY EVENT WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT IMMEDIATLELY RETURN. MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 3/97 *DB*YC
    Bulletin Number: 62 01 98
    CONDITION WITH BRAKE PAD WARNING STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 66 02 97
    INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 72 08 97
    VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING DEACTIVATION OF AIRBAGS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: B122917
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
    1998 BMW M COUPE
    Bulletin Number: 120299
    CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH ON COLD START. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 34 08 98
    PROCEDURES TO INSTALL ASC SWITCH AND INDICATOR BULB. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 620798
    INSTALLATION OF VOLTMETER. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 65 11 98
    INFORMATION ON THE NEW BMW REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SECURITY SYSTEM KIT. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 651698
    PROCEDURES ON INSTALLING I-BUS WIRE FOR THE CD CHANGER. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 710199
    PROCEDURES ON REPLACING M-MOBILITY SYSTEM. *TT
    Bulletin Number: SIB-34-04-14
    BMW: RUNNING NOISES HEARD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WITH HIGH BRAKE LOADS; THROUGH WHEEL OPENING, VISIBLE CRACKS CAN BE SEEN IN BRAKE DISCS AND STEERING WHEEL TORSIONAL VIBRATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. *PE
    1998 BMW MC R SERIES
    Bulletin Number: SB-00-021-07
    BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
    1998 BMW M ROADSTER
    Bulletin Number: 000799
    INFORMATION ON REVISED SCHEMATICS DEVELOPED FOR 1998 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 9/97. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120299
    CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH ON COLD START. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 61 11 98
    INFORMATION ON INSTALLING CABLE STRAPS ON BATTERY CABLE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 620798
    INSTALLATION OF VOLTMETER. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 65 11 98
    INFORMATION ON THE NEW BMW REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SECURITY SYSTEM KIT. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 651698
    PROCEDURES ON INSTALLING I-BUS WIRE FOR THE CD CHANGER. *TT
    1998 BMW R1100
    Bulletin Number: 22848
    SERVICE MAINTENANCE CHECK LISTS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 281898
    INFORMATION ON NEW CLUTCH PARTS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: SB-00-021-07
    BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
    1998 BMW R1100 RS
    Bulletin Number: SB-00-021-07
    BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
    1998 BMW R1100RT-P
    Bulletin Number: SB-00-021-07
    BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
    1998 BMW R1200C
    Bulletin Number: SB-00-021-07
    BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
    1998 BMW R850
    Bulletin Number: 281898
    INFORMATION ON NEW CLUTCH PARTS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: SB-00-021-07
    BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
    1998 BMW Z3
    Bulletin Number: 00 02 98
    BRIEF INFORMATION ON ROADSTER ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (ETM) SUPPLEMENT. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 110300
    CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES (IN AND OUT OF RED ZONE) AND / OR HEATER OUTPUT TOO LOW. **MR
    Bulletin Number: 110500
    EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120299
    CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH ON COLD START. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120599
    CONCERNS WITH ENGINE CRANKING, BUT DOES NOT START. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 120599
    CONCERNS WITH ENGINE CRANKING, BUT NOT STARTING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 121099
    INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 99E-A01. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16 01 98
    INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 160199
    CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 160199
    SUBJECT ON FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TAK IS FULL. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 51 06 96
    INSTALLATIN OF CENTER CONSOLE WITH INTEGRATED CUP HOLDERS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 54 04 98
    COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC TOP SLAMS AGAINST WINDSHIELD HEADER WHEN CLOSING. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 61 13 98
    SUBJECT ON TIGHTENING THE BATTERY B+ CABLE CLAMP NUT. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 61 14 98
    SUBJECT ON EWS3D CODING NOT POSSIBLE. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 620199
    CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 620199
    CONDITIONS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 620300
    SUBJECT REGARDING SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING VARIOUS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAULTS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 65 05 98
    COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM SUBWOOFER. *YC *JN
    Bulletin Number: 651698
    PROCEDURES ON INSTALLING I-BUS WIRE FOR THE CD CHANGER. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 72 04 98
    INFORMATION ON NEW AIRBAGS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: SI B12 12 10
    BMW: WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR STOPPING THE ENGINE IDLE DIPS TOO LOW BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
    1998 BMW Z3 ROADSTER
    Bulletin Number: 000799
    INFORMATION ON REVISED SCHEMATICS DEVELOPED FOR 1998 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 9/97. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 611398
    SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL TO TIGHTEN THE BATTERY B+ CABLE CLAMP NUT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 651698
    PROCEDURES ON INSTALLING I-BUS WIRE FOR THE CD CHANGER. *TT
    Bulletin Number: SI B12 12 10
    BMW: WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR STOPPING THE ENGINE IDLE DIPS TOO LOW BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

     

    Recalls for 1998 BMW

    1998 BMW 528IA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:08/29/1997 - 11/05/1997
    Potential Units Affected:3800

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEALING MATERIAL OF THE SWITCH CAN DEVELOP LEAKS AND ALLOW WATER ENTRY.

    Consequence:

    THIS CONDITION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN AN INCORRECT INDICATION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION, WHICH COULD ALSO CAUSE THE CAR NOT TO START, OR ALLOW IT TO START IN A DRIVE GEAR, SUCH AS 'DRIVE' OR 'REVERSE.'

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION SWITCH.
    1998 BMW 540I
    NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:11/03/1997 - 11/28/1997
    Potential Units Affected:1100

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR.

    Consequence:

    THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
    1998 BMW 540IA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:11/03/1997 - 11/28/1997
    Potential Units Affected:1100

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR.

    Consequence:

    THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
    1998 BMW 740IA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:11/03/1997 - 11/28/1997
    Potential Units Affected:1100

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR.

    Consequence:

    THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
    1998 BMW 740ILA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:11/03/1997 - 11/28/1997
    Potential Units Affected:1100

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR.

    Consequence:

    THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
    1998 BMW 750ILA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:11/03/1997 - 11/28/1997
    Potential Units Affected:1100

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR.

    Consequence:

    THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
    1998 BMW K1200RS
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:03/01/1997 - 08/30/1997
    Potential Units Affected:973

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ADJUSTING SCREW FOR THE PRESSURE POINT OF EITHER THE BRAKE OR CLUTCH LEVERS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHT, DUE TO GREASE CONTAMINATION OF THE THREADS.

    Consequence:

    THE SCREW(S) CAN BACK OUT OVER TIME WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED CAUSING A CHANGE IN THE PRESSURE POINT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE CLUTCH AND/OR FRONT BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL CHECK THE ADJUSTMENT SCREWS OF THE FRONT BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVERS FOR MOVEMENT. IF THE SCREWS ARE TIGHT, NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. IF A SCREW IS FOUND TO BE LOOSE, IT WILL BE REMOVED, CLEANED AND REINSTALLED WITH NEW LOCTITE.
    1998 BMW K1200RS
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:02/01/1997 - 08/31/1999
    Potential Units Affected:2368

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A SPRING-LOADED THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT IN THE OIL THERMOSTAT HOUSING IS HELD IN PLACE BY A COVER THAT IS RETAINED BY A SNAP RING. THE SNAP RING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION. DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE SNAP RING COULD UNSEAT, ALLOWING THE COVER TO LOOSEN OR DETACH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE ENTIRE OIL VOLUME.

    Consequence:

    ENGINE DAMAGE COULD OCCUR IF THE ENGINE IS NOT IMMEDIATELY SWITCHED OFF. IN ADDITION, OIL COULD TRAVEL ALONG THE ENGINE COVER AND ULTIMATELY CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, REDUCING ITS TRACTION AND AFFECTING THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SNAP RING INSTALLATION AND IF THE SNAP RING IS NOT FULLY SEATED, THE COMPLETE OIL PUMP INTERMEDIATE FLANGE WILL BE REPLACED.
    1998 BMW K1200RS
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:03/20/1997 - 04/14/1997
    Potential Units Affected:188

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CYLINDER HEAD CONTAINS TWO SEALING PLUGS COVERING HOLES IN THE AREA NEAR THE SPARK PLUGS. ONE OR BOTH PLUGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY SEATED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. EITHER OR BOTH OF THE SEALING PLUGS COULD LOOSEN OR COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THEIR MOUNTING POINT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

    Consequence:

    THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW COOLANT TO ESCAPE, TRAVEL ALONG THE ENGINE COVER, AND CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, REDUCING ITS TRACTION AND AFFECTING THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE. IN ADDITION, THE LOSS OF COOLANT COULD LEAD TO INCREASED ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND POSSIBLE OVERHEATING.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEALING PLUGS WITH A STAINLESS STEEL PLUG DESIGN.
    1998 BMW K1200RS
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:01/01/1997 - 10/31/1997
    Potential Units Affected:1000

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. DURING EXTENDED OPERATION IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE AREA OF THE PUMP MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM, FORMING A GAP BETWEEN THE TANK MOUNTING SURFACE AND THE GASKET, ALLOWING FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK AT THAT AREA.

    Consequence:

    IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP-TO-TANK GASKET.
    1998 BMW M3
    NHTSA Campaign ID:AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:03/01/1997 - 08/31/1999
    Potential Units Affected:16749

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH A SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM CONSISTING OF DOOR-MOUNTED THORAX AIR BAGS (REAR DOOR AIR BAGS ARE OPTIONAL), A CENTRAL ELECTRONIC SENSOR AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, LEFT AND RIGHT SATELLITE IMPACT SENSORS, AND ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS SYSTEM IS UNDULY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN NON-CRASH IMPACTS, SUCH AS CONTACTING LARGE POTHOLES OR CURBS AT SUBSTANTIAL SPEED.

    Consequence:

    THIS COULD CAUSE THE SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY WITHOUT AN ACTUAL SIDE CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE BATTERY SAFETY TERMINAL (BST) COULD ALSO ACTIVATE, DISCONNECTING THE STARTER CABLE FROM THE BATTERY. IN THIS CASE, THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COULD CONTINUE TO OPERATE AND THE ENGINE WOULD CONTINUE TO RUN, BUT AFTER STOPPING, COULD NOT BE RESTARTED.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE CENTRAL COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE THAT REGULATES THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL OF THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS.
    1998 BMW R1100RT-P
    NHTSA Campaign ID:TIRES:SIDEWALL
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:10/01/1997 - 12/31/2000
    Potential Units Affected:990

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP SPORTMAX A REAR TIRES, SIZE 160/60 ZR18. THESE TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON SOME OF THE VEHICLES AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE CAMPAIGN IS LIMITED TO THOSE SPORTMAX A REAR TIRES HAVING DATE STAMPS OF 189, 199, OR 209. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT AREAS OF REDUCED ADHESION ON THE TREAD REINFORCING CUSHION STRIPS MAY HAVE RESULTED DURING PRODUCTION OF THE TIRES. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOCALIZED SEPARATIONS AND BLISTERS WHERE THE TREAD JOINS THE SIDEWALL.

    Consequence:

    IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE RIDER MAY NOTICE A VIBRATION OF THE REAR TIRE AND DEPENDING ON THE DEGREE OF BLISTERING, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD ALSO BE AFFECTED. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE COULD LEAD TO FURTHER WEAKENING OF THE SIDEWALL AREA AND CAUSE A FURTHER DETERIORATION OF THE VEHICLE'S HANDLING.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TIRE FOR THE PRODUCTION DATE. IF AN AFFECTED TIRE IS FOUND, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION #4.
    1998 BMW R1200C
    NHTSA Campaign ID:STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:06/01/1997 - 06/30/1998
    Potential Units Affected:3342

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH CHROME-PLATED FRAMES. COPPER RESIDUE CAN REMAIN IN THE TAPPED HOLE WHERE THE UPPER FORK BRIDGE ATTACHES TO THE FRAME. MOISTURE CAN CAUSE CORROSION TO OCCUR BETWEEN THE COPPER RESIDUE AND THE ALUMINUM FRAME. THE STRESS OF THE CONNECTING BOLT ATTACHING THE UPPER FORK TO THE FRAME COULD THEN DECREASE, LEADING TO LOOSENING, AND ULTIMATELY, BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

    Consequence:

    IF THIS HAPPENED, THE DYNAMIC STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD BE AFFECTED AND A LOSS OF CONTROL COULD OCCUR.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REAM THE HOLE IN THE FRAME HEAD AND INSTALL A HELICOIL THREAD INSERT AND A NEW BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION #4.
    1998 BMW R1200C
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Manufacturer:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
    Manufacture Dates:05/01/1997 - 08/30/1997
    Potential Units Affected:973

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ADJUSTING SCREW FOR THE PRESSURE POINT OF EITHER THE BRAKE OR CLUTCH LEVERS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHT, DUE TO GREASE CONTAMINATION OF THE THREADS.

    Consequence:

    THE SCREW(S) CAN BACK OUT OVER TIME WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED CAUSING A CHANGE IN THE PRESSURE POINT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE CLUTCH AND/OR FRONT BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL CHECK THE ADJUSTMENT SCREWS OF THE FRONT BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVERS FOR MOVEMENT. IF THE SCREWS ARE TIGHT, NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. IF A SCREW IS FOUND TO BE LOOSE, IT WILL BE REMOVED, CLEANED AND REINSTALLED WITH NEW LOCTITE.

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