Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2011-2012 135I Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe And 135I Convertible Vehicles, 2011 Z4 Sdrive 35I, 335I, 335D, 335I Coupe, 335Is Coupe, 335I Convertible, 335Is Convertible, 535I, 535I Xdrive, 535I Gran Turismo And 550I Xdrive Gran Turismo Vehicles And 2012 740I And 740Li Vehicles. The Rear Driveshaft Constant Velocity (Cv) Joint On The Affected Vehicles May Fatigue And Break.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
535I
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
17V067000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
Effect Of Defect
If The Cv Joint Breaks, The Vehicle May Have A Loss Of Propulsion, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Driveshaft Cv Joint And, Based On Its ProduCTIon Date, Will Replace It, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began April 21, 2017. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110307
End Of Manufacture
20110429
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8752
Date Owners Notified
20170421
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20170202