BMW 535I Gran Turismo (2011) – 17V067000

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 GRAN TURISMO

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard