2016 BMW M3 RECALL - #16V653000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
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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 |
6/17/2014 - 7/1/2016 |
| Recalled on |
9/9/2016 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/3/2016 |
| # Affected |
196 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
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| Description |
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen. |
| Consequences |
Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 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 POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2016 BMW M3 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
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