BMW delivery stop on M3

[M.a.r.k.u.s]

Originally Posted by M Pulse

Interesting, a few days ago I found out my car is on delivery hold before this bulletin came out. When I asked what that means they couldn't tell me anything. I emailed my CA this morning to see if perhaps this is the reason my car is on delivery hold.

My car came off the production line on July 5th which is one day after the dates mentioned in the delivery stop bulletin. I was hoping I would be in the clear but it's obvious that the actual production timeframe of my car still falls in that range.

I wish my CA would have got back to me by now!!!

Have you checked your vin against the list of the ones affected by the differential issue?

[M Pulse]

Originally Posted by M.a.r.k.u.s

Have you checked your vin against the list of the ones affected by the differential issue?

I just did and it's not on that list. So something else must be causing my car to be on a delivery hold or perhaps that list is not complete.

[M.a.r.k.u.s]

Originally Posted by M Pulse

I just did and it's not on that list. So something else must be causing my car to be on a delivery hold or perhaps that list is not complete.

Must be the head protection issue that seems to be affecting a lot more cars. Same thing for my car.

[M Pulse]

Originally Posted by M.a.r.k.u.s

Must be the head protection issue that seems to be affecting a lot more cars. Same thing for my car.

What exactly is a head protection issue?

[M.a.r.k.u.s]

Originally Posted by M Pulse

What exactly is a head protection issue?

Nobody seems to really know but I'm assuming it has to do with one of the airbags and probably needs to be replaced.

['Cane]

I don't think there is any head protection issue, I was told that bulletin references the Differential, not the head airbags.

[M.a.r.k.u.s]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

I don't think there is any head protection issue, I was told that bulletin references the Differential, not the head airbags.

As much as I really hope and wish that you're right, where would it come from? They must be getting the head protection issue from somewhere. Even if it somehow confused it with the differential bulletin, I'm guessing that's just a system error and will point to the correct bulletin sooner rather than later.

[mdevil]

where do i get access to list so I can check my VIN to see if its on it or not?

[M.a.r.k.u.s]

Originally Posted by mdevil

where do i get access to list so I can check my VIN to see if its on it or not?

PDF is posted somewhere in this thread: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=20280811

[shahano]

Just give us our cars... We don't need airbagssss.... HAHAHAHA

[mdevil]

Originally Posted by M.a.r.k.u.s

PDF is posted somewhere in this thread: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=20280811

Thanks for pointing it to me. Based on that list my car is not affected. ..

['Cane]

Originally Posted by mdevil

Thanks for pointing it to me. Based on that list my car is not affected. ..

That list may not be the final total. As I have said, my VIN is not on it, and my car is affected. Contact BMW or your CA.

[TrevorM3]

the intitial thought was only 202 cars, but it seems like every godam person on this board is affected. SMH.

[mdevil]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

That list may not be the final total. As I have said, my VIN is not on it, and my car is affected. Contact BMW or your CA.

So I contacted BMWNA .. he said that the car is in VPC and should be released in a day or so. Not sure how correct is this info ..

[bob330i]

Originally Posted by M.a.r.k.u.s

PDF is posted somewhere in this thread: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=20280811

Here is the exact post (on page 6 of that thread).

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20287100&postcount=115

[Sandow]

Well my car is now affected as well. Yesterday it wasn't, and was set to be at the dealership this Saturday so I could pick it up...Today my VIN is flagged and it's being held at the VPC in Baltimore. This is bullshit...nobody has an answer as to when I will get the car...unbelievable. First delayed due to the navigation parts shortage, and now this... Something is telling me I should just walk away from this whole deal...I've got a bad feeling this car is going to be nothing but problems..

[Leaveit2bevo]

Not sure if this has been stated on the thread but a BMW genius just told me there in fact is only one stop delivery and thats for the differential. The head airbag one was miss-coded.

[bd307]

Originally Posted by Sandow

Well my car is now affected as well. Yesterday it wasn't, and was set to be at the dealership this Saturday so I could pick it up...Today my VIN is flagged and it's being held at the VPC in Baltimore. This is bullshit...nobody has an answer as to when I will get the car...unbelievable. First delayed due to the navigation parts shortage, and now this... Something is telling me I should just walk away from this whole deal...I've got a bad feeling this car is going to be nothing but problems..

Yes please walk away from the brand so we can enjoy our cars to its fullest.

I get why people are upset, but never thought one can be this upset because they take safety seriously and do not want people to sue them if anything happens because of the diff or from whatever recalls they did not do.

Just relax and wait for it to arrive. My car was also produced during this period and it was not flagged yesterday and is still on the vessel. Who knows if my car will be flagged later when it is passing the Panama?

[BavarianFanatic]

Originally Posted by bd307

Yes please walk away from the brand so we can enjoy our cars to its fullest.

I get why people are upset, but never thought one can be this upset because they take safety seriously and do not want people to sue them if anything happens because of the diff or from whatever recalls they did not do.

Just relax and wait for it to arrive. My car was also produced during this period and it was not flagged yesterday and is still on the vessel. Who knows if my car will be flagged later when it is passing the Panama?

In all likelihood these very same people would be posting all over the forums how lax BMW has become if they experienced a problem after delivery. If they experienced a catastrophic failure or, worse, were in an accident, they'd be on the phone to their attorneys before exiting their cars.

There are far too many people who've come to expect 100% perfection 100% of the time. This is pure fantasy and will never happen. Unfortunately, no matter what BMW does, it will never be good enough. We can only hope that all of those threatening to leave the brand will actually follow through. Maybe eventually I won't have to apologize for driving BMWs...

[M.a.r.k.u.s]

Originally Posted by Leaveit2bevo

Not sure if this has been stated on the thread but a BMW genius just told me there in fact is only one stop delivery and thats for the differential. The head airbag one was miss-coded.

Was just told the same thing. As far as they know now, there are 1202 cars affected and that number could still go up. No words on parts.

[Sandow]

Originally Posted by bd307

Yes please walk away from the brand so we can enjoy our cars to its fullest.

I get why people are upset, but never thought one can be this upset because they take safety seriously and do not want people to sue them if anything happens because of the diff or from whatever recalls they did not do.

Just relax and wait for it to arrive. My car was also produced during this period and it was not flagged yesterday and is still on the vessel. Who knows if my car will be flagged later when it is passing the Panama?

That's a mature response, but not surprised by it. I've been relaxing for a long time waiting for this car, you have no idea how many times the car has been delayed and other issues, along with excuse after excuse from the dealership, so you should probably mind your business, as you don't have a clue..As I said, I checked yesterday and everything was fine, and was told all the cars affected had been flagged so there was nothing to worry about. So I made my plans for travel to my dealership for next Tuesday. Today, I was told I was affected and they keep adding VIN numbers, so I would guess yours will probably be affected as well. It seems every car produced during that period is going to be affected.

[ssuene93]

Originally Posted by bd307

My car was also produced during this period and it was not flagged yesterday and is still on the vessel. Who knows if my car will be flagged later when it is passing the Panama?

No need to wait for getting pass the canal. My car was just put on a vessel this week. I was not on the original list yesterday, but I was just told my car is flagged by the recall.