NHTSA recall 19V-732: Engine

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported October 15, 2019 · 1 affected model year

Engine recall

19V-732
October 15, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.
Safety risk
If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number19V732000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateOctober 15, 2019
ComponentEngine
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2019 BMW Z46 recalls total

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