2021 BMW 740LI RECALL - #21V046000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during supplier production.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2021 BMW 740LI |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/4/2021 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
3/24/2021 |
| # Affected |
28 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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| Description |
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during supplier production. |
| Consequences |
A broken output shaft can lead to a loss of drive power or a rollaway condition in a parked vehicle (if the parking brake is not engaged), increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the output shaft(s), free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. 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 www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2021 BMW 740LI Recall for CHILD SEAT, TETHER, CONNECTOR/CLIP
2021 BMW 740LI Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2021 BMW 740LI Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2021 BMW 740LI Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, HYDRAULIC
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Oct 19, 2020 - 010000 STEERING
FAILURE OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT AT HIGHER CABIN TEMPERATURE: Electric steering column adjustment fails when interior cabin temperatures rise above 122 degrees F (e.g., parked outdoors on hot day). Faulty self-diagnosis of
Oct 19, 2020 - 010000 STEERING
GROANING NOISE DURING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN: A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
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