DODGE M3 2008: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| Make : DODGE | Model : M3 | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2007-11-28 - 2008-09-10 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V595000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2008-12-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2008-11-14 | Date Added to Database: 2008-11-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2500 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
IN THAT SITUATION, AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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