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2006 BMW Z4 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1061828
Internal NHTSA #	10585515
Manufacurer	BMW of North America, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	Z4
Model Year	2006
File date	08/03/14
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw z4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was unknown. The mechanic diagnosed the engine as having low compression and he heard the timing chain flapping. The mechanic recommended the dealer taking a look at the vehicle. The dealer determined the bolts holding the timing chain tensioner had sheared off. Updated 07/15/14
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	76700
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	NORTH BRUNKSWICK, NJ
VIN pattern	5UMBT93516LXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	28/03/25
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type
Vehicle speed	45
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Type of child seat code
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Dealer's name	OPEN ROAD BMW
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	EDICON
Dealer's state code	NJ
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What is Recall?
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 Z4 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 BMW Z4 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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