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    Recall: 42 2016 M3/M4 for Driveshaft Slip-Joints (US vehicles ONLY)

    US Vehicles ONLY ......NO panic please :) cause says it's not a MAJOR issue (even if it seems like one).

    PRESS RELEASE

    RECALL Subject : Driveshaft Slip-Joint may not have been Greased

    Report Receipt Date: NOV 23, 2015
    NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V782000
    Component(s): POWER TRAIN
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 42
    All Products Associated with this Recall
    Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)


    BMW M3 2015-2016
    BMW M4 2015-2016

    Details

    Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

    SUMMARY:
    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.

    CONSEQUENCE:
    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 is expected to begin January 8, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    NOTES:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to Home | Safercar -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
    Current
    E92 M3 - Mineral White
    F80 M3 - SilverStone

    Past
    E36 318is
    E39 540i ///M sport
    VW CC
    E46 M3 - Frozen White
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