If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226610-bmw-m3-2016-recall-power-train · Recall date November 23, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V782000
“BMW M3 (2016) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 23, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226610-bmw-m3-2016-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 15V782000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V782000).
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 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 15V782000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW M3 (2016) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a BMW M3 (2016) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 15V782000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 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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