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VehicleFeb 2, 20178,752 affected

Bmw recall: Power train

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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

The 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V067000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
BMW Of North America, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Feb 2, 2017
Owners notified
Apr 21, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
8,752
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jan 17, 2011 to May 31, 2011
Part
Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint

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.

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