|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
Loading
|
Mobile M3forum |
Thu, Mar-20-2003, 12:04:04 AM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Age: 52
Posts: 64
Reputation: 0
 Location: Leesburg, VA USA
|
Update regarding Engine Failure Recall anouncement in U.S.
I just got word the campaign is starting. It involves an oil pump and a connecting rod bearing kit. We should hear the announcement very soon.
This info from BMWNA source... muf, u should pin this so its easy to track for all effected.. Stay tuned, TC Steel Grey/Imola Red '02 SMG M3 Cab Engine build Nov. 2001
__________________
'02 M3 SMG Cabriolet Steel Grey/Imola Red |
|
| Sponsored Links |
|
|
|
Thu, Mar-20-2003, 12:06:54 AM
|
#2 |
|
02 TS SMG M3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 562
Reputation: 0
Location: Bellevue, WA
|
.
__________________
:: Titanium Silver :: Red Leather :: SMG :: Fully Loaded :: /// Already Installed :: Dinan Software :: Dinan Cold Air Intake :: Dinan Exhaust :: :: PIAA Japan Xtreme White Foglight Bulbs :: 40GB PhatBox :: :: Hardwired V1 with Concealed Display Mounting in the Ashtray :: /// Future Mods :: CSL or Dinan Wheels :: Bilstein PSS9 or Dinan Stage 1 Suspension :: |
|
|
|
Fri, Mar-21-2003, 01:46:20 AM
|
#3 |
|
Not sure? Don't say it!
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 822
Reputation: 0
|
good news!,
but can you be more specific about BMWNA source?
__________________
/// Jon 2002 M3 Coupe CB/B 6speed Manual  My sig is smaller than 650 x 200. New Sig Guideline |
|
|
|
Fri, Mar-21-2003, 02:24:15 AM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Age: 52
Posts: 64
Reputation: 0
Location: Leesburg, VA USA
|
family member.
__________________
'02 M3 SMG Cabriolet Steel Grey/Imola Red |
|
|
|
Fri, Mar-21-2003, 03:48:34 AM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 822
Reputation: 0
|
As a prospective purchaser, that doesn't sound like very good news to me. I have always hoped that it was an isolated defect or cowboys at the export/import point. There has been very little reported for the past three months, it seems odd that they would be making such a drastic announcement. A recall is a colossal financial disaster for any company much less a high priced purveyor like BMW.
|
|
|
|
Fri, Mar-21-2003, 05:22:51 PM
|
#6 |
|
Not sure? Don't say it!
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 822
Reputation: 0
|
__________________
/// Jon 2002 M3 Coupe CB/B 6speed Manual My sig is smaller than 650 x 200. New Sig Guideline |
|
|
|
Fri, Mar-21-2003, 11:57:20 PM
|
#7 |
|
HMFIC
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 203
Reputation: 0
Location: Cleveland, OH
 |
Check this out!
__________________
|
|
|
|
Sat, Mar-22-2003, 01:23:24 AM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 822
Reputation: 0
|
Thanks MJS, now that is information.
Big question for recent and current buyers is when was this "kit" installed as a matter of normal production? Getsmart, any inside scoop on this question? There are a lot of anxious prospective owners that would love to know if they will be installing kits or not. |
|
|
|
Sat, Mar-22-2003, 02:57:28 AM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 68
Reputation: 0
|
This is scary, i really dont think I would trust anyone to do that type of work, specially since they have not done it before on that engine, plus any small variation while tightening bolts etc
my car is 10/01 production what about any possible damage that the engine may have sustained , I have had a noticeable power loss in my car, that the dealer has no clue what the cause is I wish they would just replace the whole d**n engine Gilbert 02 titanium cab  Last edited by gflores71; Sat, Mar-22-2003 at 02:59:36 AM. |
|
|
|
Sat, Mar-22-2003, 03:04:14 AM
|
#10 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Age: 52
Posts: 64
Reputation: 0
Location: Leesburg, VA USA
|
Okay here's the scoop:
The Service Action referenced on roadfly and above post came out Thursday 3/20. (Read above link) As you can see, it involves a "kit" for specific production dates/VINs referenced. All cars after those production dates/VINs were built with a different supplier's part's and are not defective. By BMW's definition, a recall is something mandated by the NHTA, a "Service Action" is a voluntary effort. By voluntarily implementing this new kit, it should relieve them from replacing entire blown engines moving forward. BMWNA will notify the dealers and the dealers must nofity the owners to make arrangements for a service visit. (BMWNA will likely notify the owners directly as well, but this is not confirmed.) BMWNA will not move forward until they are certain the dealers are stocked with enough parts to do this with minimal delay to the owners. I asked the question, does a guy from germany come out and open my engine, or is it the dealer newbie's that get the assembly line task? He suggested that when you make your appt, request a Level 1 certified technician work on your car and request to meet and greet him. (Putting a face to a car humanizes the experience. ) You still get 100,000 mile warranty.... hope this helps, TC
__________________
'02 M3 SMG Cabriolet Steel Grey/Imola Red |
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| E46 M3 Engine Block Failure | ccM3zcp | General BMW Discussion | 13 | Sun, Jun-06-2010 05:42:56 PM |
| Rod bearing recall engine failure question | matth76 | E46 M3 (2001-2006) | 8 | Mon, Mar-03-2008 08:03:36 PM |
| Latest E46 M3 S54 Engine Service: Details. | Kevin034 | E46 M3 (2001-2006) | 43 | Sun, Sep-05-2004 06:13:45 PM |
| S54 engine failure | drewk | E46 M3 (2001-2006) | 4 | Sat, Apr-12-2003 11:28:18 PM |
| E46 engine failure posts..... | E46GTR | E46 M3 (2001-2006) | 3 | Fri, Jun-07-2002 06:35:00 PM |
Linear Mode
