NHTSA Complaint #10228828 — 2000 BMW M ROADSTER

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10228828
Vehicle	2000 BMW M ROADSTER
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	May 21, 2008
Date Filed	May 24, 2008
Mileage	92,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I BOUGHT A YEAR 2000 M ROADSTER (BMW), AND TWO MONTHS LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE BOTTOM REAR UNDERFRAME HAD CRACKED TO THE POINT WHERE THE TAIL PIPE AND DIFFERENTIAL AREA WERE READY TO DROP TO THE GROUND. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP (WHO HAD SOLD ME THE CAR WITH ONLY A 30 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY), AND THEY HAVE OFFERED TO EITHER REPAIR FOR FREE OR GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK, MY CHOICE. *TR

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