Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2019-2020 M5 And 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, And M8 Convertible Vehicles. The Transmission Wiring Harness Can Become Damaged, Resulting In An Electrical Short Circuit.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
M8 GRAN COUPE
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
19V883000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
An Electrical Short Circuit Can Cause The Transmission To Shift To Neutral Resulting In A Loss Of Propulsion, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace Any Damaged Transmission Harnesses. All Harnesses Will Be Rerouted And Secured. These Repairs Will Be Performed, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin February 3, 2020. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20190619
End Of Manufacture
20191029
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3012
Date Owners Notified
20200207
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20191211