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4USBT334X3LS46521
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
BMW
Vehicle Model
Z4
Vehicle Trim
2.5si
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
4USBT334*3L
Manufacturer Name
BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA
Model Year
2003
Plant City
SPARTANBURG
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
SOUTH CAROLINA
Series2
Roadster
Note
Model Code: 0325,Shipping Weight Std.=2932 Auto.=2976/2998 ,GVWR Std. = 3483 ,Auto. = 3527 GAWRRear = 1841 ,Service Load = 551 ,Length w/ bumpers = 161.1 ,Width = 70.1 ,Height = 50.1 ,Track Front = 58 ,Track Rear = 60
Body Class
Convertible/Cabriolet
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Wheel Base (inches) From
98.2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Engine Number Of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
2500.0
Displacement (CI)
152.55936023683
Displacement (L)
2.5
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine Brake (hp) From
184
VIN Breakdown
4US
World Manufacturer Identifier
BT334
Vehicle Descriptor Section
X
Check Digit
3LS46521
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Safety Recalls (4 Found)
Total Recalls
4
Vehicle
2003 BMW Z4
Source
NHTSA Database
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CONNECTION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TO THE STEEL ROPE OF THE TENSIONER DOES NOT MEET BMW SPECIFICATIONS. IN SEVERE FRONTAL CRASHES, THIS CONNECTION CAN DETACH.
Consequence:
IF THE CONNECTION DETACHES, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SAFETY BELT IS LIKELY TO BE IMPAIRED, AND SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER COULD OCCUR THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE MITIGATED
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT TENSIONER AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE PARTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUT
Campaign: 03V032000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, A VAPOR LOCK IN THE FUEL PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MINUTES.
Consequence:
IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER WOULD BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR IN THE ELECTRICAL LINE POWERING THE FUEL PUMP IN ORDER TO PREVENT AN OCCURRENCE OF VAPOR LOCK. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1
Campaign: 04V182000
TIRES
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18" TIRES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TIRE HAS BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MOUNTING PROCESS TO THE RIM.
Consequence:
CONSEQUENTLY, A LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE, OR A TIRE FAILURE, COULD OCCUR. DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND THE DRIVER'S REACTIONS, THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL UNSEAT THE TIRE FROM ITS RIM, INSPECT FOR ANY DAMAGE, AND THEN RESEAT THE TIRE TO ITS RIM. IF INSPECTION REVEALS THAT A FRONT TIRE HAS INCURRED DAMAGE DURING THE MOUNTING PROCESS, IT WIL
Campaign: 03V214000
Owner Complaints (413)
Total Complaints
413
Crashes Reported
5
Injuries Reported
1
STEERING
"Steering is binding up, very hard to steer and control. Car starts out running fine after parked in hot weather and restarted it is almost uncontrollable. Looking for corrective action. Only 39,920 miles on car. Would like to use it or sell it, can d..."
ODI #11682240
STEERING
"When outside temp is 80degrees or higher it becomes difficult to maintain the vehicle in the correct driving lane due to a stickyness in the steering wheel. I will not allow anyone to drive the vehicle when the temp is over 80 degrees ... sucks to h..."
ODI #11614717
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