2011 Bmw 335i | 2011 Bmw 328i — Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Published September 20, 2011 · Recall initiated: September 15, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V476000, published September 20, 2011 and initiated September 15, 2011. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2011 Bmw 335i | 2011 Bmw 328i — Power train: driveline: driveshaft.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 335I
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 BMW 335I | 2011 BMW 328I
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Bmw 335i | 2011 Bmw 328i — Power train: driveline: driveshaft recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V476000 on September 20, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 335I.