Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The output shafts in your 5-series or 7-series BMW are the parts that connect your driveshaft to the wheels, transferring power to keep your vehicle moving. In some 2020-2021 models, these shafts might be prone to breaking due to a manufacturing error.
Risk if Unfixed
If the output shaft fails, you could lose power or experience a rollaway situation if you're not using the parking brake in a parked vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty output shaft with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice, and it will be done free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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