NHTSA Complaint #10163832 — 1998 BMW Z3 ROADSTER
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10163832 |
| Vehicle | 1998 BMW Z3 ROADSTER |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 83,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | WA |
Consumer Description
THE SUBFRAME IS TEARING APART FROM THE FRAME ITSELF IN THE TRUNK. SPOT WELDS HAVE FAILED AND SEPARATION IS OBVIOUS. *JB
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