WBAEJ13421AH60613

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VIN
WBAEJ13421AH60613
Make
BMW
Model year
2001
Country
Germany
Record status
paint mismatch

VIN structure

WBA WMI · EJ1342 VDS · 1AH60613 VIS
WMI WBA World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS EJ1342 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS 1AH60613 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code 1 Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code A Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

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NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make BMW
Model Z8
Model year 2001
Manufacturer BMW AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Convertible/Cabriolet
Displacement 4.9 L
Cylinders 8
Engine power 394 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 2
Plant city MUNICH
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 01V206000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Report received: 21/06/2001

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.

Consequence

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall 2 02V138000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Report received: 16/05/2002

Summary

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.

Consequence

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

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About VIN WBAEJ13421AH60613

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN WBAEJ13421AH60613 with a 2001 BMW. The available archive information lists Germany as the vehicle country and paint mismatch as the record status.

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