2015-2016 BMW M3 and BMW M4 recall: driveshaft
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on November 23, 2015. It covers about 42 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 42
- reported
- Nov 23, 2015
- owners notified
- Jan 14, 2016
- related complaints
- 13
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time.
- Risk
- If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 15V782000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 15V782000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 BMW M3 and BMW M4 driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 15V782000, reported on November 23, 2015, covers about 42 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V782000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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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