Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The transmission wiring harness in your vehicle is a critical electrical connection that helps your car shift gears smoothly. In certain M5 and M8 models, this harness can get damaged, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring harness is damaged, it could cause your transmission to suddenly shift into neutral while driving, which means you'll lose power and control of your vehicle. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace any damaged wiring harnesses, reroute them, and secure them properly, all at no cost to you. You'll get a notification, and the repair will begin on February 3, 2020. If you have questions, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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