BMW Issues Stop On M5 And M6 Deliveries
Sep 24, 2012 | 04:56 AM
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This issue has only ocurred in a single M5, while M6s have been on the road in the US for a couple months and many US M5 owners have already put a couple thousand miles on thier cars. Personally, I think people are freaking out a bit on the interwebs, but hopefully BMW can get this fixed a little sooner that middle of October. The news only came out before the weekend, so I am sure information will be clearer after a few days. Like I said before, I have no idea if my dad has even been contacted yet.
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Oct 5, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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Here is the official recall:
Report Date : October 5, 2012 at 12:16 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 12V475000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BMW / M5 2013
BMW / M6 2013
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Report Receipt Date: SEP 28, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V475000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 696
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:
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.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to Home | Safercar -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Report Date : October 5, 2012 at 12:16 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 12V475000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BMW / M5 2013
BMW / M6 2013
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Report Receipt Date: SEP 28, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V475000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 696
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:
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.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to Home | Safercar -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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