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2006 BMW 3 SERIES Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	638903
Internal NHTSA #	10198463
Manufacurer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	3 SERIES
Model Year	2006
File date	25/07/07
Component	OTHER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving my 2006 bmw m3 convertible with the top down and secured on the highway. When, all of a sudden the rear boot cover which stores the convertible roof opens on it's own and slams against the roof, which i was driving on the freeway. The thump and air resistance almost caused me to loose control of my vehicle, but i was able to get off the freeway. The complete convertible mechanism was not functioning after this event, and i brought it to the nearest bmw dealership which is where i purchased my vehicle to begin with. After a day or so, i was told i had to come to the dealership and drive the vehicle home because they had to have a factory rep inspect the vehicle and it would take up to a few weeks. Not until i called bmw customer relations, did they say it was a mistake by the technician and that i would be able to leave my vehicle at the dealership and get a rental car. On aug 3, 2007 a little over a week from the event, i was told that they would not cover this repair under warranty, and did not state why? I began to mention how i nearly lost control of my vehicle, and it was an obvious malfunction, and i insisted they send me documentation which stated why they did not believe the vehicle was covered under warranty. The service manager continued to waffle back and forth, and did not send me the proper paperwork but said he would contact me by the end of day or the following monday because he was going to have another factory rep take a look at the vehicle. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	9000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	IRVINE, CA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	MAN
Vehicle speed	65
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Type of child seat code
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Dealer's name	IRVINE BMW
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	IRVINE
Dealer's state code	CA
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 BMW 3 SERIES Other Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 BMW 3 SERIES Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

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