Confirmed: Recalled Driveshaft Replacement is still CFRP

[RichBunch2]

Originally Posted by the_scotsman

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

So your concern is that the BMW dealership you are taking the car to is going to not perform the work required and fraudulently generate a repair order with the updated part numbers?

I can't imagine a BMW (or any manufacturer) not performing the repair on a recalled item, especially something related to safety . The liability would be tremendous and their ability to keep the marquee would be jeopardized.

To answer your question, I suppose you could ask the dealership to see the old part. There is no visually distinguishable difference between the old and new part. So I'm not sure it would be beneficial to pull the heat shields to inspect the new drive shaft.

[the_scotsman]

Originally Posted by RichBunch2

So your concern is that the BMW dealership you are taking the car to is going to not perform the work required and fraudulently generate a repair order with the updated part numbers?

I can't imagine a BMW (or any manufacturer) not performing the repair on a recalled item, especially something related to safety . The liability would be tremendous and their ability to keep the marquee would be jeopardized.

To answer your question, I suppose you could ask the dealership to see the old part. There is no visually distinguishable difference between the old and new part. So I'm not sure it would be beneficial to pull the heat shields to inspect the new drive shaft.

I have reasons to be concerned.

1. The dealer already lied to me regarding the condition of the car.
I've lodged a formal complaint with BMWNA, and have been considering seeking legal advice. - That will be another thread.
2. The recall repair was done at the start of January. Pretty early compared with everyone else here??

The recall was probably done, but what type of driveshaft was installed??

I'm only 400 miles away from the 1200 mile service so perhaps I get the local (different) dealer to verify it is a CF driveshaft - unless I can find some time to check myself.

[JWMGT90]

Originally Posted by the_scotsman

I have reasons to be concerned.

1. The dealer already lied to me regarding the condition of the car.
I've lodged a formal complaint with BMWNA, and have been considering seeking legal advice. - That will be another thread.

Definitely need to details on this. Didn’t you end up buying a brand new one with a full warranty?

[RichBunch2]

Originally Posted by the_scotsman

I have reasons to be concerned.

1. The dealer already lied to me regarding the condition of the car.
I've lodged a formal complaint with BMWNA, and have been considering seeking legal advice. - That will be another thread.
2. The recall repair was done at the start of January. Pretty early compared with everyone else here??

The recall was probably done, but what type of driveshaft was installed??

I'm only 400 miles away from the 1200 mile service so perhaps I get the local (different) dealer to verify it is a CF driveshaft - unless I can find some time to check myself.

1. That truly sucks
2. I'd have to agree, seems earlier than everyone else, and, refer to #1
Sorry you're having to deal with this.

[johnnylib68]

Finally got my notice parts are available contrary to what my dealer is telling me.

[FirstF80InSpace]

My 2017 F80 is going under the knife tomorrow for the driveshaft replacement.

[Lavinel]

Originally Posted by FirstF80InSpace

My 2017 F80 is going under the knife tomorrow for the driveshaft replacement.

Any update on the replacement of the driveshaft? If it has been replaced, can you confirm, or at least have some evidence to support, that the new driveshaft is carbon fiber?

My 2017 F80 is scheduled for next week to replace the driveshaft (as part of this recall).

[the_scotsman]

As I suspected, Unlike everyone else (so far), my car had an aluminum driveshaft installed - Thanks Santa Monica BMW!!!. Current dealer is saying it's supposed to be aluminum? Time to call BMWNA.

[the_scotsman]

Has anyone that has had the recall done visually confirmed that it is a CFK driveshaft??

[the_scotsman]

Originally Posted by the_scotsman

Has anyone that has had the recall done visually confirmed that it is a CFK driveshaft??

I obtained a copy of the recall service paper work

It lists...... 26-10-9-882-181 DRIVESHAFT, CFK

I definitely need someone to visually validate they had the CFK driveshaft installed!

Thanks!

[redrumm3]

Originally Posted by the_scotsman

I obtained a copy of the recall service paper work

It lists...... 26-10-9-882-181 DRIVESHAFT, CFK

I definitely need someone to visually validate they had the CFK driveshaft installed!

Thanks!

Mine is definitely CFK.

[coldsteelrain]

Mine is carbon fiber and it was done earlier this month

[Lavinel]

Mine was finally done late last week. The (new) drive shaft is carbon fiber. Although the recall notice says the work takes about an hour, the installation took a little longer than that. I dropped it off in the morning and picked it up by early afternoon the same day.

[BMW9]

I got my notification to go in. Will report what happens when I find the time to make an apt.

[FirstF80InSpace]

Originally Posted by Lavinel

Any update on the replacement of the driveshaft? If it has been replaced, can you confirm, or at least have some evidence to support, that the new driveshaft is carbon fiber?

My 2017 F80 is scheduled for next week to replace the driveshaft (as part of this recall).

Sorry for the super late reply. Yup, it is CF. I see you had yours done too and CF as well. It's been over a month now, and I notice no difference than the previous driveshaft. Which is a good thing.

[schnell325]

It’s CF

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by ///Miniz racer

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

I'm so glad that you removed the rear wing. Your car looks good.

[jpdchicago]

I can see the wing on the picture. I don’t see anything wrong with it personally. Need it if you track it.

[SMC23]

My 17 F80 was done with the same part as the OP and confirmed with the tech installing it that the new part was indeed carbon fibre.