2015 Bmw M3 | 2016 Bmw M3 | 2016 Bmw M4 | 2015 Bmw M4 — Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Published November 23, 2015 · Recall initiated: November 23, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V782000, published November 23, 2015. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2015 Bmw M3 | 2016 Bmw M3 | 2016 Bmw M4 | 2015 Bmw M4 — Power train: driveline: driveshaft.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 BMW M3 | 2016 BMW M3 | 2016 BMW M4 | 2015 BMW M4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Bmw M3 | 2016 Bmw M3 | 2016 Bmw M4 | 2015 Bmw M4 — Power train: driveline: driveshaft recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V782000 on November 23, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: M3.