Another Recall!!!

BKBMW335I · 04-04-2017, 12:49 PM

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 17V067000
RECALL DATE: 2017-02-03

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.

CONSEQUENCES
If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY
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 is expected to begin March 27, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

COMPONENT AFFECTED
POWER TRAIN DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

NOTES
BMW of North America, LLC

nynyny · 04-04-2017, 01:01 PM

Ya, this came up a month or two ago. Sucks.

One thing that confuses me... it says 535i xdrive, but not the 335i xdrive.

YasF80_SLO · 04-04-2017, 03:08 PM

good thing I got a 13

lol

Wolf 335 · 04-04-2017, 03:15 PM

What's the part number for this item?

inevitab1e · 04-04-2017, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2013_E92

good thing I got a 13

lol

Same here, 135is. Makes me wonder if we've got different parts than the 2011-12 series.

Cory S · 04-04-2017, 06:20 PM

E90 335 X-Drive FTMFW......

04-04-2017, 12:49 PM	#1
BKBMW335I Captain 157 Rep 772 Posts Drives: '11 E93 335I Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Land of OZ, Kansas iTrader: (0)	Another Recall!!! NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 17V067000 RECALL DATE: 2017-02-03 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. CONSEQUENCES If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY 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 is expected to begin March 27, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. COMPONENT AFFECTED POWER TRAIN DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT NOTES BMW of North America, LLC __________________ Mods: MHD Stg 2, xHP Flashtool Stage 3, VRSF 3" Chargepipe, Megan 4" Downpipes, Pure N55 Inlet, Outlet, VSRF 5" Stepped Intercooler, GFB Diverter, BMS N55 Intake, Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires, BMS Sport Oil Cooler Valve, CF Spoiler, CF Kidney Grille, CF Mirror Covers, CF Eyelids, CF Wheel Hub Covers, CF Diffuser, M Sport Racing Strip, 20% Tints, and Golf Tee Mod
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04-04-2017, 01:01 PM	#2
nynyny Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive E92 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Ya, this came up a month or two ago. Sucks. One thing that confuses me... it says 535i xdrive, but not the 335i xdrive.
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04-04-2017, 03:08 PM	#3
YasF80_SLO Captain 232 Rep 649 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2018 Nissan Versa S [0.00]	good thing I got a 13 lol
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04-04-2017, 03:15 PM	#4
Wolf 335 Brigadier General 2341 Rep 3,539 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: GTA - Greater Toronto Area iTrader: (0)	What's the part number for this item?
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04-04-2017, 06:20 PM	#6
Cory S Major 305 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 335i-X Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: N.H. iTrader: (0)	E90 335 X-Drive FTMFW...... __________________ 2011 335i X-drive 6AT / Pure turbo / 500AWHP/526TQ
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