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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 1996 BMW E38?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1996 BMW E38, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 85604 [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 .
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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
12 04 97 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Oil pressure warning light comes on