2011 BMW 328I and BMW 335I recall: driveshaft
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 15, 2011. It covers about 190 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 190
- reported
- Sep 15, 2011
- owners notified
- Oct 14, 2011
- related complaints
- 30
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 328i xdrive and 335i xdrive vehicles manufactured from february 8, 2011, through july 29, 2011. The front driveshaft attachment bolts may not have been tightened to specification. If the bolts were not tightened to specification, they may become loose.
- Risk
- If the bolts loosen, it could lead to a loss of power to the front wheels and ultimately a vehicle breakdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft attachment bolts free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 11V476000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 30 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 11V476000
Is there a recall on the 2011 BMW 328I and BMW 335I driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 11V476000, reported on September 15, 2011, covers about 190 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V476000?
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft attachment bolts free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
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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