| Issue ID | 698233 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10246544 |
| Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | M3 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 19/10/08 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw m3. While driving 65-70 mph, the calipers locked suddenly. The contact pulled off the highway and waited for the calipers to cool down in order to drive the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that they had never heard of this type of failure. Currently, the dealer is replacing the calipers, rotors, and brake pads. The current and failure mileages were 37,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHELMSFORD, MA |
| VIN pattern | WBSBL93494PXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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