Confirmed: Recalled Driveshaft Replacement is still CFRP

///Miniz racer · 01-16-2019, 07:27 PM

Just completed the recall on my 2016 GTS. Confirmed replaced with Carbon Fiber Driveshaft.

shay2nak · 01-17-2019, 12:46 AM

Why is there a recall for CFDS? Only GTS models?

schnell325 · 01-17-2019, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

Why is there a recall for CFDS? Only GTS models?

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1550629

robbys3m3 · 01-17-2019, 10:05 AM

Thanks for this...waiting on notification of the part being available for mine. was yours making noise?

cotmfk · 01-17-2019, 10:35 AM

Thanks for posting. Were you able to get any pictures? Always love to see those!

schnell325 · 01-17-2019, 11:26 AM

Do we get to keep the old one??

BEAT TX · 01-23-2019, 06:55 PM

Trying to get rid of my car, no dealer will take it because they cant resell it with the recall outstanding and have not had parts available since it was issued in October 2018. Im just trying to get them to take my car back since this recall is legally prohibitive of my ability to move this car. BMW has been terrible about handling this issue.

RichBunch2 · 01-24-2019, 10:13 AM

I just left my local dealer. Needed some parts (another water filter!). I asked the parts guy to look up the components for the recall and he said there were 161 in the US. I didn't get into specifics as to the part numbers, just took what he said at face value. Went around the corner to the service department and they were swamped so the service writer is going to call me back. I'll let you know what is said but it seemed promising that the parts guy said there are parts available. Of course, 1+1 might not =2 in this situation...

Service manager called back...parts not released for warranty. Got my hopes up!

johnnylib68 · 02-05-2019, 10:05 AM

I have to agree with Beat TX. Seems like BMW would offer some sort of benefit to owners of cars with a recall this serious. What if it their only car?

redrumm3 · 02-06-2019, 12:50 PM

I talked with my Service Writer last week, he's a personal friend as well. There are parts in the US for the repairs, however, he told me my car is not eligible yet. They are being distributed for repairs in accordance with VIN#'s. He told me he would let me know when they are available for my car.

delfunk · 02-09-2019, 07:10 PM

You need to file a complaint with the NHTSA and tell them the recall is taking too long. I did it myself. Takes 5 minutes on the phone.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590

1-888-327-4236

RichBunch2 · 03-22-2019, 04:21 PM

Just got mine installed. I'm told there was a decent supply coming out of Jacksonville so I would imagine they will get going on this

redrumm3 · 03-27-2019, 03:29 PM

I got mine replaced today.

nickl630 · 03-27-2019, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by redrumm3

I got mine replaced today.

Tampa? I had mine done yesterday and my SA mentioned there was a GTS getting done today as well

redrumm3 · 03-28-2019, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nickl630

Tampa? I had mine done yesterday and my SA mentioned there was a GTS getting done today as well

It was mine! Reeves BMW

prioryboy · 03-30-2019, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Miniz racer

Just completed the recall on my 2016 GTS. Confirmed replaced with Carbon Fiber Driveshaft.

Just did same on my GTS -- thanks for posting.

the_scotsman · 03-30-2019, 08:45 PM

I’ve not been under my car yet but is there a way to visually confirm that the correct driveshaft has been installed?

coldfish · 03-30-2019, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by the_scotsman

I've not been under my car yet but is there a way to visually confirm that the correct driveshaft has been installed?

if you can lift your car, you should be able to take pics of your driveshaft.

Please post pics after you confirm it. wondering what the difference will be between the old and new.

FormulaMMM · 03-31-2019, 07:58 AM

+1 on difference between old & new

redrumm3 · 03-31-2019, 10:41 AM

My understanding from my SA is that there is no visual difference. The new driveshaft has a different bonding agent between the flanges and the CF driveshaft tube.

delfunk · 04-01-2019, 05:30 PM

Mine was FINALLY replaced the other day.

the_scotsman · 04-01-2019, 06:14 PM

Ah, I need to be clearer with my question. Is it possible to visually confirm that a CF driveshaft was installed?

01-16-2019, 07:27 PM	#1
///Miniz racer Private First Class 66 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2013 Lime Rock M3, 2016 M4 GTS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: LA 626 iTrader: (0)	Confirmed: Recalled Driveshaft Replacement is still CFRP Just completed the recall on my 2016 GTS. Confirmed replaced with Carbon Fiber Driveshaft. __________________ 88' Alpineweiss 1 M3, 13' Mineral White E93 M3, 13' Limerock Park Edition M3, 16' AlpinweiB III M4 GTS
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01-17-2019, 12:46 AM	#2
shay2nak smoke if ya got 'em 1070 Rep 2,179 Posts Drives: F80 M3/Lotus Exige/500 Abarth Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calipornia iTrader: (0)	Why is there a recall for CFDS? Only GTS models?
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01-17-2019, 10:05 AM	#4
robbys3m3 Lieutenant Colonel 1941 Rep 1,552 Posts Drives: M3's Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (1)	Thanks for this...waiting on notification of the part being available for mine. was yours making noise? __________________ 2020 M2 CS, 2018 M3 CS, 2016 M4 GTS, 2013 M3 LRP, 2011 1M, 2011 M3 GTRS3, 2004 M3, 2002 M3, 2000 M Coupe, 2002 M5, 1997 M3, 1988 M3, 2022 STO, 2020 Urus, 2022 TRX, 2022 392, 2021 SVJ, 2018 Performante, 2013 Gallardo 550-2, 2012 Gallardo STS, 2018 R8 RWS, 2012 R8, 2017 G550 4X4^2, 2015 GT3, 2015 Continental GT3R, 1971 Bronco
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01-17-2019, 10:35 AM	#5
cotmfk Major General 2039 Rep 6,103 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	Thanks for posting. Were you able to get any pictures? Always love to see those! __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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01-17-2019, 11:26 AM	#6
schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,387 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Do we get to keep the old one?? __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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01-23-2019, 06:55 PM	#7
BEAT TX Private 28 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Alpine White Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	Trying to get rid of my car, no dealer will take it because they cant resell it with the recall outstanding and have not had parts available since it was issued in October 2018. Im just trying to get them to take my car back since this recall is legally prohibitive of my ability to move this car. BMW has been terrible about handling this issue. __________________ Formula for success: Rise early, work hard, strike oil. - J. Paul Getty
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01-24-2019, 10:13 AM	#8
RichBunch2 Private 64 Rep 85 Posts Drives: M4GTS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Charleston iTrader: (0)	I just left my local dealer. Needed some parts (another water filter!). I asked the parts guy to look up the components for the recall and he said there were 161 in the US. I didn't get into specifics as to the part numbers, just took what he said at face value. Went around the corner to the service department and they were swamped so the service writer is going to call me back. I'll let you know what is said but it seemed promising that the parts guy said there are parts available. Of course, 1+1 might not =2 in this situation... Service manager called back...parts not released for warranty. Got my hopes up!
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02-05-2019, 10:05 AM	#9
johnnylib68 Enlisted Member 25 Rep 49 Posts Drives: M4 GTS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 X5M [0.00] 2008 E60M [0.00]	I have to agree with Beat TX. Seems like BMW would offer some sort of benefit to owners of cars with a recall this serious. What if it their only car? __________________ E60M 6MT Dinan E61 6MT 600HP
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02-06-2019, 12:50 PM	#10
redrumm3 Second Lieutenant 417 Rep 261 Posts Drives: M4 GTS, M3 GT4, E30 M3... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 GT4 [0.00]	I talked with my Service Writer last week, he's a personal friend as well. There are parts in the US for the repairs, however, he told me my car is not eligible yet. They are being distributed for repairs in accordance with VIN#'s. He told me he would let me know when they are available for my car.
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02-09-2019, 07:10 PM	#11
delfunk Private First Class 32 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 GTS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	You need to file a complaint with the NHTSA and tell them the recall is taking too long. I did it myself. Takes 5 minutes on the phone. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 1-888-327-4236
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03-22-2019, 04:21 PM	#12
RichBunch2 Private 64 Rep 85 Posts Drives: M4GTS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Charleston iTrader: (0)	Just got mine installed. I'm told there was a decent supply coming out of Jacksonville so I would imagine they will get going on this
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03-27-2019, 03:29 PM	#13
redrumm3 Second Lieutenant 417 Rep 261 Posts Drives: M4 GTS, M3 GT4, E30 M3... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 GT4 [0.00]	I got mine replaced today.
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03-30-2019, 08:45 PM	#17
the_scotsman Private First Class 119 Rep 132 Posts Drives: Sport Evo/JP M3/M4 GTS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I’ve not been under my car yet but is there a way to visually confirm that the correct driveshaft has been installed?
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03-31-2019, 07:58 AM	#19
FormulaMMM Brigadier General 3663 Rep 3,422 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (2)	+1 on difference between old & new __________________ M4 GTS, GT3, C63 S \| E90 M3s, E39 M5
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03-31-2019, 10:41 AM	#20
redrumm3 Second Lieutenant 417 Rep 261 Posts Drives: M4 GTS, M3 GT4, E30 M3... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 GT4 [0.00]	My understanding from my SA is that there is no visual difference. The new driveshaft has a different bonding agent between the flanges and the CF driveshaft tube.
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04-01-2019, 05:30 PM	#21
delfunk Private First Class 32 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 GTS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Mine was FINALLY replaced the other day.
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04-01-2019, 06:14 PM	#22
the_scotsman Private First Class 119 Rep 132 Posts Drives: Sport Evo/JP M3/M4 GTS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Ah, I need to be clearer with my question. Is it possible to visually confirm that a CF driveshaft was installed?
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