Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225623-bmw-m3-2017-recall-structure · Recall date September 9, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V653000
“BMW M3 (2017) recall — Structure.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 9, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225623-bmw-m3-2017-recall-structure. Based on NHTSA recall 16V653000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V653000).
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW of North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V653000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW M3 (2017) recall — Structure Hello, I own a BMW M3 (2017) recall — Structure that is covered by recall 16V653000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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