2016 BMW M3 RECALL - #15V782000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 BMW M3 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
5/30/2015 - 9/2/2015 |
| Recalled on |
11/23/2015 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/14/2016 |
| # Affected |
42 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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| Description |
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time. |
| Consequences |
If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. 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 |
2016 BMW M3 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2016 BMW M3 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
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