BMW 740LI 2021: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V046000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 740LI | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-02-03 | 2021-02-04 |
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts "left/right" which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during supplier production.
A broken output shaft can lead to a loss of drive power or a rollaway condition in a parked vehicle "if the parking brake is not engaged", increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the output shaft"s", free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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 www.safercar.gov.
