2011 BMW 335I RECALL - #11V476000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2011 BMW 335I |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/8/2011 - 7/29/2011 |
| Recalled on |
9/20/2011 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/14/2011 |
| # Affected |
190 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN, IT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF POWER TO THE FRONT WHEELS AND ULTIMATELY A VEHICLE BREAKDOWN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2011 BMW 335I Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011 BMW 335I Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2011 BMW 335I Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2011 BMW 335I Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BMW 335I Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
2011 BMW 335I Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2011 BMW 335I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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