2020 BMW 540I RECALL - #21V046000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during supplier production.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 BMW 540I |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/4/2021 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
3/24/2021 |
| # Affected |
28 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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| Description |
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during supplier production. |
| Consequences |
A broken output shaft can lead to a loss of drive power or a rollaway condition in a parked vehicle (if the parking brake is not engaged), increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the output shaft(s), free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2020 BMW 540I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 BMW 540I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 BMW 540I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 BMW 540I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2020 BMW 540I Recall for ENGINE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
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???When charging the vehicle with an Occasional Use Charger (OUC) after previously using a Wallbox charger, the selected charging current might not be displayed correctly in the instrument cluster.
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