2015 Bmw M5 | 2015 Bmw M6 — Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Published July 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: July 19, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V540000, published July 19, 2016. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2015 Bmw M5 | 2015 Bmw M6 — Power train: driveline: driveshaft.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW M5 sedans manufactured September 4, 2014, through December 4, 2014, 2015 M6 coupes manufactured September 3, 2014, through December 3, 2014, 2015 M6 convertibles manufactured September 8, 2014, through December 4, 2014, and 2015 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles manufactured September3, 2014, through December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing.
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 BMW M5 | 2015 BMW M6
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Bmw M5 | 2015 Bmw M6 — Power train: driveline: driveshaft recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V540000 on July 19, 2016. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW M5 sedans manufactured September 4, 2014, through December 4, 2014, 2015 M6 coupes manufactured September 3, 2014, through December 3, 2014, 2015 M6 convertibles manufactured September 8, 2014, through December 4, 2014, and 2015 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles manufactured September3, 2014, through December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing.
What should I do if I have this product?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 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: M5.