NHTSA recall 08V-595 (08V595000)

power train recall reported November 14, 2008 - about 2,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V595000
Also written as: 08V-595
Reported: November 14, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~2,500
Component: power train

What is being recalled

BMW IS RECALLING 2,500 MY 2008-2009 M3 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AN OPTIONAL DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM INVOLVES THE DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX. IN A SITUATION OF RAPID VEHICLE DECELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE MAY PERFORM A MULTISTAGE DOWNSHIFT.

Why it is dangerous

IN THAT SITUATION, AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-595 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW M3 - 2008, 2009

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.