Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V540000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V540000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2015 bmw m5 sedans manufactured september 4, 2014, through december 4, 2014, 2015 m6 coupes manufactured september 3, 2014, through december 3, 2014, 2015 m6 convertibles manufactured september 8, 2014, through december 4, 2014, and 2015 m6 gran coupe vehicles manufactured september3, 2014, through december 4, 2014 Includes 956 affected units, Inadequately Welded Driveshaft may Fracture, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 bmw m5 sedans manufactured september 4, 2014, through december 4, 2014, 2015 m6 coupes manufactured september 3, 2014, through december 3, 2014, 2015 m6 convertibles manufactured september 8, 2014, through december 4, 2014, and 2015 m6 gran coupe vehicles manufactured september3, 2014, through december 4, 2014
Defect Summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2015 bmw m5 sedans manufactured september 4, 2014, through december 4, 2014, 2015 m6 coupes manufactured september 3, 2014, through december 3, 2014, 2015 m6 convertibles manufactured september 8, 2014, through december 4, 2014, and 2015 m6 gran coupe vehicles manufactured september3, 2014, through december 4, 2014. the affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2016. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.