BMW of North America is recalling approximately 2,600 model-year 2016-17 BMW M3 sedans, model-year 2016-17 M4 and M4 GTS coupes, and model-year 2017 M4 convertibles. The units were produced between March 2 and September 30, 201 – 1,456 units are M3 sedans, 936 M4 coupes and 269 M4 convertibles.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail” on certain M3s and M4s, “resulting in a loss of propulsion” and a higher risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the driveshaft for free.
BMW will begin notifying owners Dec. 3. Owners can call the automaker at 800-525-7417, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
For some that tried to buy the M3/M4 before the switch from cfrp to steel driveshaft (https://www.bmwblog.com/2017/08/12/cfrp-driveshaft-bmw-m3m4-replaced-steel/), looks like you’re getting shafted and will get a steel one anyways!
Like most cars for the last century? Would they even know?
Probably the people who would buy this (https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-carbon-fiber-driveshaft-bmw-m3-e92-p3692.aspx) and people who care about weight reduction like those who bought the GTS.
And the mods to B58 engine give an excellent opportunity for another recall……