Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The CV joint in your car is like a flexible elbow that connects your transmission to your wheels. It helps your car move smoothly and efficiently.
Risk if Unfixed
If the CV joint breaks, your car could lose power and stall, making it harder to control, especially on the road. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the CV joint and replace it if necessary, free of charge. You should schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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