NHTSA Campaign Id 99V272000; Date: Oct. 7, 1999
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.
1999 BMW Z3
Component: Power Train:driveline:differential Unit
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 36
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.
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's differential and if involved, will replace it.
Owner notification began December 10, 1999. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 10, 1999
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