Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V475000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V475000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2013 m5, m6 coupe, and m6 convertible vehicles, manufactured from july 19, 2012, through september 11, 2012 Includes 696 affected units, Engine oil pump failure, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 m5, m6 coupe, and m6 convertible vehicles, manufactured from july 19, 2012, through september 11, 2012

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V475000
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2012-09-28T00:00:00
Subject: Engine oil pump failure
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 696

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: Yes
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zanx_umqw_urdm
NHTSA ID: 12V475000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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