1998 BMW E36Bmw E36 1998

Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 85610 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
    Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
    dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
    this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.The list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

  • Recall 50819 [USA]: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
    Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
    aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
    this recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 51136 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
    Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
    ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
    this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B000706 - EQUIPMENT: When using the key reader to retrieve information from the customer??A???A???A?S key, the data is not updated or current.
  • B630516 - EQUIPMENT: Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights
  • 611398 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES: Subject regarding recall to tighten the battery b+ cable clamp nut. *tt
  • 540200 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS: Information regarding convertible top jams against storage lid when opening on convertible vehicles. **mr
  • 000599 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding revised schematics which have been developed for the 1998 model year sedan, coupe, and convertible vehicles produced from 9/97. *tt
  • 121099 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information regarding voluntary emission recall campaign no. 99e-a01. *tt
  • 120299 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Customer may complain of motorsport engine runs rough on cold start. *tt
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
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Tl*the contact owns a 1998 bmw e36. The contact stated that whenever it rains the water leaked into the electronic control module and caused the computer to malfunction. The computer was replaced three times in the past year. The dealer had to replace the computer and reprogram the vehicle in order for it to function normally. The dealer was unable to find out how the water was getting into the computer. The failure mileage was 145000 and the current mileage was 155000.

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