Transport Canada Recall - 2019626 - BMW
Brand(s)
Summary
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2019 | BMW | 5 SERIES, 2020 | BMW | 5 SERIES, 2020 | BMW | 8 SERIES
Issue
Issue:
On certain M5 and M8 models, the transmission wiring harness could become damaged and lead to a short circuit. As a result, the vehicle could suddenly shift to neutral while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden of loss power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the transmission wiring harness for damage and replace it if necessary. Additionally, the wiring harness will be rerouted and attached with different fasteners.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
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