NHTSA Recall # | 157543 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V883000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | M8 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Date of notification | 07/02/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/02/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/10/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/12/19 |
Report created | 12/12/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 3012 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 m5 and 2020 m8 gran coupe, m8 coupe, and m8 convertible vehicles. The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit. |
Consequence summary | An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged transmission harnesses. All harnesses will be rerouted and secured. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 3, 2020. 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). |