Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The oil pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps keep your engine running smoothly. It's driven by a shaft that's connected to the pump's rotor, but in certain 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible models, this connection was made incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shaft comes loose, your engine could lose oil pressure and suddenly shut down while you're driving, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty oil pump with a new one, free of charge, as soon as you get the recall notice. This repair is completely free to you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification. As a result, the pump's driveshaft could separate from the rotor.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
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