The contact owns a 2011 bmx x3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to shake, with the "drivetrain malfunction," message displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 20 mph. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the spark plugs and ignition coil. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 23v707000 (engine and engine cooling). The vin was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 218,000.
| VIN Pattern | 5UXWX5C5*BL****** |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| Manufacturer | BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | X3 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Trim | xDrive28i |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine HP | 240 |
| Engine KW | 178.968 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 3000 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 182.8 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Seat Belt Pretensioner | Yes |
| Other Restraint System Info | Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger. |
| Plant City | GREER |
| Plant State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |