NHTSA Recall # | 120465 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V067000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 335D |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT |
Date of notification | 21/04/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 31/01/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/04/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/02/17 |
Report created | 03/02/17 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 8752 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | If the cv joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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). |