BMW 1 Series M, 135I, 335D and others: Constant velocity joint

Date

Feb. 2, 2017

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 1 Series M (2011, 2012); BMW 135I (2011, 2012); BMW 335D (2011); BMW 335I (2011); BMW 535I (2011); BMW 535I Gran Turismo (2011); BMW 550I Gran Turismo (2011); BMW 740I (2012); BMW 740LI (2012); BMW Z4 (2011)

Component

Power Train › Driveline › Constant Velocity Joint

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

8752

What can happen

If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

April 21, 2017

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V067000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.