NHTSA Recall 17V067000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V067000; Date: Feb. 2, 2017
If the cv joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 BMW 1 Series M; 2012 BMW 1 Series M; 2011 BMW 135I; 2012 BMW 135I; 2011 BMW 335D; 2011 BMW 335I; 2011 BMW 535I; 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo; 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo; 2012 BMW 740I; 2012 BMW 740LI; 2011 BMW Z4
Component: Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 8,752
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i coupe, 1 series m coupe and 135i convertible vehicles, 2011 z4 sdrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i coupe, 335is coupe, 335i convertible, 335is convertible, 535i, 535i xdrive, 535i gran turismo and 550i xdrive gran turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (cv) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft cv joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 21, 2017
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