NHTSA Complaint #8010084 — 2001 BMW M3

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 8010084
Vehicle 2001 BMW M3
Component PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State MA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH PASSENGER'S REAR TIRE LOCKED UP, AND CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN DRIVING, THERE WAS RECALL (01V245000) FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THERE WAS A BOLT STICKING THROUGH THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS LOOSE AND GRINDING AND THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE REAR BUMPER WAS DAMAGED ON LOT. *YH

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