Recall 11V476000: 2011 BMW 328I and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 15, 2011

Manufacturer

Bmw of north america, llc

Potentially affected

190vehicles

Model years

2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 328i xdrive and 335i xdrive vehicles manufactured from february 8, 2011, through july 29, 2011. The front driveshaft attachment bolts may not have been tightened to specification. If the bolts were not tightened to specification, they may become loose.

Possible consequence

If the bolts loosen, it could lead to a loss of power to the front wheels and ultimately a vehicle breakdown, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft attachment bolts free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 BMW 328I578 complaints
• 2011 BMW 335I98 complaints