2008 BMW M3 RECALL - #08V595000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
BMW IS RECALLING 2,500 MY 2008-2009 M3 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AN OPTIONAL DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM INVOLVES THE DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX. IN A SITUATION OF RAPID VEHICLE DECELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE MAY PERFORM A MULTISTAGE DOWNSHIFT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 BMW M3 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
11/28/2007 - 9/10/2008 |
| Recalled on |
11/14/2008 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/3/2008 |
| # Affected |
2,500 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
BMW IS RECALLING 2,500 MY 2008-2009 M3 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AN OPTIONAL DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM INVOLVES THE DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX. IN A SITUATION OF RAPID VEHICLE DECELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE MAY PERFORM A MULTISTAGE DOWNSHIFT. |
| Consequences |
IN THAT SITUATION, AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 BMW M3 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2008 BMW M3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 BMW M3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 BMW M3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 BMW M3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 BMW M3 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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