2008-2009 BMW M3 recall: clutch assembly
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on November 14, 2008. It covers about 2,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,500
- reported
- Nov 14, 2008
- owners notified
- Dec 3, 2008
- related complaints
- 61
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling 2,500 my 2008-2009 m3 passenger vehicles with an optional double clutch transmission. The problem involves the double clutch gearbox. In a situation of rapid vehicle deceleration, the transmission software may perform a multistage downshift.
- Risk
- In that situation, at low vehicle speeds, it is possible for the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission electronic control unit with updated software free of charge. The recall began on december 3, 2008. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 08V595000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 61 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 08V595000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 BMW M3 clutch assembly?
Yes. Recall 08V595000, reported on November 14, 2008, covers about 2,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V595000?
Dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission electronic control unit with updated software free of charge. The recall began on december 3, 2008. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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