BMW M5 (2013) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
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.
Recall notice
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250499-bmw-m5-2013-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date September 28, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V475000
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“BMW M5 (2013) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 28, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250499-bmw-m5-2013-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall #12V475000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V475000).
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What NHTSA says to do
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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Subject: Recall 12V475000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW M5 (2013) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a BMW M5 (2013) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 12V475000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #12V475000 (September 28, 2012)
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