NHTSA Complaint #10604983 — 2003 BMW M3 POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10604983
Vehicle	2003 BMW M3
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 8, 2014
Date Filed	June 21, 2014
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE TURNING AT A SLOW SPEED LEFT OR RIGHT THE DIFFERENTIAL BEGINS TO MAKE GRINDING AND CLUNKING NOISE. INSPECTION II SERVICE HAS ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED IN WHICH THE DIFF FLUID IS REPLACED. HOWEVER, IF TURNING A HARD RIGHT OR HARD LEFT THE REAR TIRE BEGINS TO VIBRATE AND FEELS LIKE ITS RUNNING OVER A BUMP. *TR

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