Power train: clutch assemblyRecall 08V-595 · 2008–2009 BMW M3

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recall 08V-595 covers 2,500 2008–2009 BMW M3 for a power train: clutch assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2008.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,5001 model

ReportedNov 14, 2008Owners notified Dec 3, 2008

Complaints since61Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 08V595000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

IN THAT SITUATION, AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

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.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

BMW M32008, 2009

Built from November 28, 2007 to September 10, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.