NHTSA recall 17V-067 (17V067000)
power train recall reported February 2, 2017 - about 8,752 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V067000
- Also written as
- 17V-067
- Reported
- February 2, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~8,752
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
Why it is dangerous
If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-067 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.