| Issue ID | 623983 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10186079 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | E36 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 10/03/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The bmw x5 has a defect. The tailgate stoppers routinely failed on both the electro-mechanical soft close and the normal mechanical. These stoppers failed, causing erroneous tailgate open warnings to appear on the instrument panel. Also, because the stoppers failed there was a constant rattle. Bmw knew about this problem... At least the local agentwas quite aware of this routine failure.*ak also, bmw websites list many other owners complaining about this problem. Http://www. Bimmerfest. Com/forums/showthread. Php? T=85610&highlight=tailgate |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAFAEYTTE, LA |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Dealer's name | PEAKE BMW |
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