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High-performance vehicles aren’t perfect, and as far as BMW is concerned, the Bavarian automaker has recalled the M3 and M4 on numerous occasions. This time around, 2,600 examples from the 2016 and 2017 model years are called by because “the connection between the driveshaft and flange may fail.”
BMW of North America singles out the M3 sedan , M4 coupe and M4 GTS, as well as the M4 convertible manufactured between March 2nd and September 30th, 2016. Upon failure, the connection between the flange and driveshaft could break, resulting in a loss of propulsion.
The automaker learned of the problem in July 2018 after several owners reported a strange noise coming from the drivetrain, vibrations, and even failure. After collecting the driveshafts for inspection, BMW determined in August that there’s a possible problem with the component in August 2018.
Engineers determined the flange could separate because of their design, which can’t handle the stress. The recall will begin on December 3rd, 2018, and dealers are instructed to replace the driveshaft at no cost to the customer. But curiously enough, BMW didn’t mention anything of interest in regard to the flange.
In the meantime, owners can call the automaker (800-525-7417), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (888-327-4236) or visit the website to check if their BMW is affected. Also worthy of mention is the repair job, which should take a couple of hours to complete.
On a related note, the M3 and M4 are living on borrowed time now that the 3 Series has been redesigned for the 2019 model year. Codenamed G20, the most performance-oriented 3 Series available right now is the M340i xDrive, packing 382 horsepower from the B58.
The M3 will level up to the S58, which will replace the S55 in the current generation of the high-performance sedan. The engine in question will “exceed what you know from our competitors” according to Frank van Meel, meaning that the Competition Package should equal or exceed the 503 horsepower (510 PS) of the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S.
The automaker learned of the problem in July 2018 after several owners reported a strange noise coming from the drivetrain, vibrations, and even failure. After collecting the driveshafts for inspection, BMW determined in August that there’s a possible problem with the component in August 2018.
Engineers determined the flange could separate because of their design, which can’t handle the stress. The recall will begin on December 3rd, 2018, and dealers are instructed to replace the driveshaft at no cost to the customer. But curiously enough, BMW didn’t mention anything of interest in regard to the flange.
In the meantime, owners can call the automaker (800-525-7417), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (888-327-4236) or visit the website to check if their BMW is affected. Also worthy of mention is the repair job, which should take a couple of hours to complete.
On a related note, the M3 and M4 are living on borrowed time now that the 3 Series has been redesigned for the 2019 model year. Codenamed G20, the most performance-oriented 3 Series available right now is the M340i xDrive, packing 382 horsepower from the B58.
The M3 will level up to the S58, which will replace the S55 in the current generation of the high-performance sedan. The engine in question will “exceed what you know from our competitors” according to Frank van Meel, meaning that the Competition Package should equal or exceed the 503 horsepower (510 PS) of the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S.
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