Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a double clutch transmission that may not work properly when you quickly slow down. The software controlling the transmission might make the engine stall at low speeds.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your car might stall while driving slowly, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
We'll update the transmission's software for free, and the dealership will take care of it. You can contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 to schedule an appointment.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING 2,500 MY 2008-2009 M3 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AN OPTIONAL DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM INVOLVES THE DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX. IN A SITUATION OF RAPID VEHICLE DECELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE MAY PERFORM A MULTISTAGE DOWNSHIFT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THAT SITUATION, AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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