Updated car differentials

M3 Adjuster · 07-18-2016, 10:47 PM

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This is the second major STOP/HOLD for the M2. There were a couple of hundred cars held a few months ago regarding a transmission issue.

More than likely someone left off an internal bolt or a bolt to mount the differential was overlooked. Along with the fact that roundels are falling off, there seem to be a lot of items occurring where attention to detail is overlooked.

These situations are far more common that most would think. I follow the industry very closely and this happens a couple of times a months and it impacts every manufacture from Ferrari to Kia so its not something unique to BMW. These have become more common since the Chevy Cobalt scandal and the many law suits and federal fines that followed. The recall and stop sell rates a many times what they used to be. Of course most of the time its just some car sitting in the back lot waiting to go through PDI and that doesn't have a customer waiting.

Yes. Agree on all counts. Still, twice on the same vehicle, in the first 6 months of production.. Are you saying that's common ?

I'm not saying it's anything to be alarmed about, that's what warranties are for also. Just not a good harbinger ,

gmzanatta · 07-19-2016, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

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Originally Posted by pruettfan

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

This is the second major STOP/HOLD for the M2. There were a couple of hundred cars held a few months ago regarding a transmission issue.

More than likely someone left off an internal bolt or a bolt to mount the differential was overlooked. Along with the fact that roundels are falling off, there seem to be a lot of items occurring where attention to detail is overlooked.

These situations are far more common that most would think. I follow the industry very closely and this happens a couple of times a months and it impacts every manufacture from Ferrari to Kia so its not something unique to BMW. These have become more common since the Chevy Cobalt scandal and the many law suits and federal fines that followed. The recall and stop sell rates a many times what they used to be. Of course most of the time its just some car sitting in the back lot waiting to go through PDI and that doesn't have a customer waiting.

Yes. Agree on all counts. Still, twice on the same vehicle, in the first 6 months of production.. Are you saying that's common ?

I'm not saying it's anything to be alarmed about, that's what warranties are for also. Just not a good harbinger ,

Add to that the half a dozen or so roundels we've seen fall off on the forum alone.

Driver37 · 07-19-2016, 07:44 AM

I'm pulled my VIN yesterday and my car was tagged. For those of you who ALREADY HAVE your M2 send me a PM.

twin fed · 07-19-2016, 07:52 AM

I checked and there is nothing on my car

jtodd_fl · 07-19-2016, 08:30 AM

@Driver37 checked mine. No issues. May 18th production date.

Driver37 · 07-19-2016, 09:13 AM

Mine has been jerking heavily while applying gentle throttle on a down hill slope.

Anyone else experiencing this?

gtaM2 · 07-19-2016, 09:36 AM

for what its worth, i have confirmed right now from the transport company that my car is being held at a port by BMW, my car is not on the affected VIN list from saturday

gthal · 07-19-2016, 11:07 AM

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for what its worth, i have confirmed right now from the transport company that my car is being held at a port by BMW, my car is not on the affected VIN list from saturday

If it's not impacted by the differential hold, there could be some small shipping damage that needs to be fixed. Cars get held at the port for things like this often. Anyway, just possible speculation for why the delay if it otherwise isn't part of the stop sell order. Your dealer should be able to tell you exactly why it hasn't moved.

playitfunky · 07-19-2016, 03:27 PM

Is it just USA or anywhere? Mine would have been built smack bang in the middle of that timeline!

Nine Lives · 07-19-2016, 03:43 PM

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Is it just USA or anywhere? Mine would have been built smack bang in the middle of that timeline!

No mine has been affected with no resolution date as yet

gmzanatta · 07-19-2016, 04:27 PM

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Is it just USA or anywhere? Mine would have been built smack bang in the middle of that timeline!

Mine was June 16th, no issues. Gets to dealer tomorrow, pick it up Fri/Sat.

Jevi Javi · 07-19-2016, 04:54 PM

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I'm pulled my VIN yesterday and my car was tagged. For those of you who ALREADY HAVE your M2 send me a PM.

Driver37. for some reason I cant private msg you. Please check my vin. my car finished production on June 20th. V841882

thanks!

Jevi Javi · 07-19-2016, 05:01 PM

sorry. just realized they actually did send. 3 msgs...

gmzanatta · 07-19-2016, 05:03 PM

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Driver37. for some reason I cant private msg you. Please check my vin. my car finished production on June 20th. V841882

thanks!

I'm sure his box is jam packed full of worried M2 owners haha

Jevi Javi · 07-19-2016, 05:08 PM

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I'm sure his box is jam packed full of worried M2 owners haha

Coulson T · 07-19-2016, 06:58 PM

Mine is included as well, sales tells me there is an internal memo on it, he is trying to get more specifics....

boohorlicks · 07-20-2016, 07:48 AM

Yup...wait god knows how long for the car and now she has to go back.

Oh joy!

Should those affected be getting some sort of compensation perhaps? Might be a long shot!

JustChris · 07-20-2016, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine Lives

Might be one of the reasons why my build has been held at the factory for over 3 weeks (assembly complete) perhaps...

I'll take any straw I can clutch at right now

This would be it I'd say for sure, timing makes perfect sense really.

M3 Adjuster · 07-20-2016, 03:58 PM

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Yup...wait god knows how long for the car and now she has to go back.

Oh joy!

Should those affected be getting some sort of compensation perhaps? Might be a long shot!

How about the keys to a loaner vehicle so you can put some free miles on #not-your-car while yours is being worked on ?

Aside from that .. A properly functioning vehicle isn't good enough ?

Nine Lives · 07-20-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine Lives

Might be one of the reasons why my build has been held at the factory for over 3 weeks (assembly complete) perhaps...

I'll take any straw I can clutch at right now

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Originally Posted by JustChris

This would be it I'd say for sure, timing makes perfect sense really.

Yes Chris,it was confirmed the other day and it's been put back further.

winterrogue_F87 · 07-20-2016, 07:58 PM

They were holding cars at the VPC awaiting for the bulletin to be released and it just came out Saturday. My car has been there since July 7. They finally updated the status to Friday. I'm not affected!

gmzanatta · 07-20-2016, 08:46 PM

Here is the list for those wondering.

My M2 was built July 16th and its VIN falls after all the M2 VIN's listed below by 18 cars. I think it may be safe to assume that, if your car was built June 16th or later, you're probably not affected.

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Driver37 Second Lieutenant 169 Rep 208 Posts Drives: Boxster /E46 325 RIP / e30 325 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Mine has been jerking heavily while applying gentle throttle on a down hill slope. Anyone else experiencing this?
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gtaM2 Driver 391 Rep 650 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 BSM 6MT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	for what its worth, i have confirmed right now from the transport company that my car is being held at a port by BMW, my car is not on the affected VIN list from saturday
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boohorlicks New Member 9 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Workshop of the World iTrader: (0)	Yup...wait god knows how long for the car and now she has to go back. Oh joy! Should those affected be getting some sort of compensation perhaps? Might be a long shot! __________________ 2016 F87 M2 \| Long Beach Blue \| 6MT 2103 E92 M3 Ltd 500 \| Santorini Blue \| DCT - Sold 2012 F21 125i M Sport \| Mineral Grey \| 6MT 2012 F21 M135i \| Estoril Blue \| 8AT 2008 E92 M3 \| Azurite Black \| DCT \|
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gmzanatta Colonel 1823 Rep 2,948 Posts Drives: LBB 6MT M2 # 660/713 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NB iTrader: (0)	Here is the list for those wondering. My M2 was built July 16th and its VIN falls after all the M2 VIN's listed below by 18 cars. I think it may be safe to assume that, if your car was built June 16th or later, you're probably not affected. Attached Images
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