LIFTED! Delivery Stop on Certain BMW M2, M3, M4, 5 and 6 Series For Rear Differential

Draper · 07-21-2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JDubz

Draper Any idea how Genius was able to see that you were impacted?

I've been at the VPC since 7/14, and genius today told me today that my lengthy wait at VPC is probably because they're just "behind" and that there are no holds or record of specific repairs on my vehicle.

It went from 'we don't know why it's delayed' yesterday, to 'you're part of the differential recall' today...so it seems their info is changing daily, and the number of affected cars is quite a bit larger than they originally thought.

atg4 · 07-21-2016, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Draper

It went from 'we don't know why it's delayed' yesterday, to 'you're part of the differential recall' today...so it seems their info is changing daily, and the number of affected cars is quite a bit larger than they originally thought.

The bulletin is worded with "approximate 202" so the list can be much larger. Unfortunately for me, my car is still on the boat and hasn't been checked in so I can't have the VIN run to tell me if in fact my car is affected. My VIN isn't on the list so fingers crossed.

Draper · 07-21-2016, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by alexandertg21

The bulletin is worded with "approximate 202" so the list can be much larger. Unfortunately for me, my car is still on the boat and hasn't been checked in so I can't have the VIN run to tell me if in fact my car is affected. My VIN isn't on the list so fingers crossed.

True, and that's the number of cars on yesterday's VIN list.

It seems that number is growing. Based on the number of people who were told they were affected (but weren't on the 202 list) I fear we're talking hundreds, if not thousands, of additional cars.

M Pulse · 07-21-2016, 10:44 AM

I have a feeling cars that are not already on a boat are being held back in Germany to be fixed by the mothership. I wish they would at least release the cars to make the trip over the pond and then fix the problem at port or by the dealer.

'Cane · 07-21-2016, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by M Pulse

I have a feeling cars that are not already on a boat are being held back in Germany to be fixed by the mothership. I wish they would at least release the cars to make the trip over the pond and then fix the problem at port or by the dealer.

Unless they have somewhere at the port to fix them, I doubt it. Regensberg is 7 hours away by truck, and Munich is 8 hours away from Bremerhaven. Makes no sense for that, especially when they have the ability to do the repairs here.

JDubz · 07-21-2016, 11:24 AM

so...seems like genius doesn't know anything. my SA has been very unhelpful basically throughout this entire process. Does customer relations have more info than genius?

2M · 07-21-2016, 12:45 PM

I don't think anyone should get their hopes up. Most likely every car is affected lol, I was not on that 202 car list as well , but my Dealer told me today my car is affected.

edwinm3 · 07-21-2016, 01:02 PM

Mine is scheduled for PCD tomorrow Friday and was told today by BMW NA that I could not take delivery of the car, I could participate of their activities track etc and could see the car but no delivery.
Parts have been ordered from Germany with no ETA. Car will be shipped once repairs are completed. Car will be repaired at their facilities in Spartanburg

scottc · 07-21-2016, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by edwinm3

Mine is scheduled for PCD tomorrow Friday and was told today by BMW NA that I could not take delivery of the car, I could participate of their activities track etc and could see the car but no delivery.
Parts have been ordered from Germany with no ETA. Car will be shipped once repairs are completed. Car will be repaired at their facilities in Spartanburg

So I guess that means any car affected still at the factory will get fixed there.. Could be a long wait

Halewafa · 07-21-2016, 01:22 PM

Bummer, just called the Genius and found out my car is affected too. Haven't heard anything from my CA. Going to email him now to confirm he's seeing the same thing (mine VIN wasn't on the list either). Glad mine at least made it on the boat and is in the US. Also happy that I got to experience my full ED trip with no issues. Hopefully we get a fix soon, this wait is killing me!

The Automotive Enthusiast · 07-21-2016, 02:53 PM

It seems a lot of you are indeed affected by the diff recall. I am sending everyone replies. The majority of folks that have messaged me are indeed part of the recall.

Please note, I am unable to check vins that are not registered with BMW NA.

drexplode · 07-21-2016, 02:56 PM

CA contacted me to inform my car is as of July 21. Customer relations does not show a stop - probably not updated in their system yet. My car is in the states and "work order started" ... Specific to Port installed accessories. PCD scheduled for 8/8. CA said that BMW will contact each owner... Has anyone been contacted by BMW? What are the options given?

The Automotive Enthusiast · 07-21-2016, 02:59 PM

Also, I messaged a couple people yesterday. It seems BMW has updated their system. I am going to recheck and PM you again.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 07-21-2016, 03:09 PM

Man, I am delivering a lot bad news.

bdkinnh · 07-21-2016, 03:19 PM

Are any cars produced after 7/4 on the list, or has that end date stayed the same?

DeeM3 · 07-21-2016, 03:21 PM

Add me to the club that's been affected when I was originally told I wasn't. Fuck me sideways. I had appointments setup this weekend and next week for installs. Looks like I will have to wait.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 07-21-2016, 03:21 PM

I have told forum members with VINS not on the list that they are affected. BMW right now thinks about 202 cars are part of the recall. This could get bigger.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 07-21-2016, 03:28 PM

I have replied to everyone that has sent me a PM. My apologies for the delayed response! If you have PM'd me and I have not gotten back to you, please let me know!

-Mo

JDubz · 07-21-2016, 04:00 PM

so - definitely impacted.

Customer Relations person indicated that they are "developing a solution" - which made me less than thrilled.

Hoping that they are not developing parts for this.....

shahano · 07-21-2016, 04:02 PM

Mo is it more than a diff recall.. More than half the people on here were not on the list and seems like they are affected.
Also is it only US based? My car is on a ship since last the 12 of July and up to now nothing from the dealer which I am in touch with every day.

Draper · 07-21-2016, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JDubz

so - definitely impacted.

Customer Relations person indicated that they are "developing a solution" - which made me less than thrilled.

Hoping that they are not developing parts for this.....

Ugh...we can only hope it's quicker than the airbag recall.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 07-21-2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Draper

Ugh...we can only hope it's quicker than the airbag recall.

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Originally Posted by JDubz

so - definitely impacted.

Customer Relations person indicated that they are "developing a solution" - which made me less than thrilled.

Hoping that they are not developing parts for this.....

I'm sure BMW will fix this swiftly! Sorry you guys! Draper did you get my updated message?

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M Pulse First Lieutenant 101 Rep 360 Posts Drives: '17 F82 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I have a feeling cars that are not already on a boat are being held back in Germany to be fixed by the mothership. I wish they would at least release the cars to make the trip over the pond and then fix the problem at port or by the dealer.
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07-21-2016, 11:24 AM	#204
JDubz Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Boston area iTrader: (0)	so...seems like genius doesn't know anything. my SA has been very unhelpful basically throughout this entire process. Does customer relations have more info than genius?
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07-21-2016, 12:45 PM	#205
2M Colonel 501 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey M2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	I don't think anyone should get their hopes up. Most likely every car is affected lol, I was not on that 202 car list as well , but my Dealer told me today my car is affected. __________________ E9X Picture Game: 8 points: (High visibility jacket; Strip Club; Pizzeria; Sobriety Test; E9x dressed for Halloween, Billiards, Oil Change, Orange Cone)
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07-21-2016, 01:02 PM	#206
edwinm3 Brigadier General 979 Rep 4,001 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Broward iTrader: (32)	Mine is scheduled for PCD tomorrow Friday and was told today by BMW NA that I could not take delivery of the car, I could participate of their activities track etc and could see the car but no delivery. Parts have been ordered from Germany with no ETA. Car will be shipped once repairs are completed. Car will be repaired at their facilities in Spartanburg __________________ Grigio Telesto M4, 6MT. Coyote 5.0 F-150 991 GT3
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07-21-2016, 01:22 PM	#208
Halewafa Lieutenant 353 Rep 431 Posts Drives: SO/SO M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	Bummer, just called the Genius and found out my car is affected too. Haven't heard anything from my CA. Going to email him now to confirm he's seeing the same thing (mine VIN wasn't on the list either). Glad mine at least made it on the boat and is in the US. Also happy that I got to experience my full ED trip with no issues. Hopefully we get a fix soon, this wait is killing me! __________________ 2016 M4 - Current - SO/SO - Full leather - DCT - Comp Package - Executive Package - Lighting Package - Side/Top Cameras (ED Thread) 2006 tC - Sold 1996 Silverado - Sold
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07-21-2016, 02:53 PM	#209
The Automotive Enthusiast Retired BMW Genius 2895 Rep 3,404 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi S5 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	It seems a lot of you are indeed affected by the diff recall. I am sending everyone replies. The majority of folks that have messaged me are indeed part of the recall. Please note, I am unable to check vins that are not registered with BMW NA.
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07-21-2016, 02:56 PM	#210
drexplode Brigadier General 1779 Rep 3,061 Posts Drives: G26 i4x Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walled Lake Michigan iTrader: (17)	CA contacted me to inform my car is as of July 21. Customer relations does not show a stop - probably not updated in their system yet. My car is in the states and "work order started" ... Specific to Port installed accessories. PCD scheduled for 8/8. CA said that BMW will contact each owner... Has anyone been contacted by BMW? What are the options given?
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07-21-2016, 02:59 PM	#211
The Automotive Enthusiast Retired BMW Genius 2895 Rep 3,404 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi S5 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	Also, I messaged a couple people yesterday. It seems BMW has updated their system. I am going to recheck and PM you again.
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07-21-2016, 03:09 PM	#212
The Automotive Enthusiast Retired BMW Genius 2895 Rep 3,404 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi S5 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	Man, I am delivering a lot bad news.
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07-21-2016, 03:19 PM	#213
bdkinnh Private First Class 72 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2017 M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern NH iTrader: (1)	Are any cars produced after 7/4 on the list, or has that end date stayed the same?
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07-21-2016, 03:21 PM	#214
DeeM3 Private First Class 79 Rep 136 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Add me to the club that's been affected when I was originally told I wasn't. Fuck me sideways. I had appointments setup this weekend and next week for installs. Looks like I will have to wait.
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07-21-2016, 03:21 PM	#215
The Automotive Enthusiast Retired BMW Genius 2895 Rep 3,404 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi S5 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	I have told forum members with VINS not on the list that they are affected. BMW right now thinks about 202 cars are part of the recall. This could get bigger.
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07-21-2016, 03:28 PM	#216
The Automotive Enthusiast Retired BMW Genius 2895 Rep 3,404 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi S5 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	I have replied to everyone that has sent me a PM. My apologies for the delayed response! If you have PM'd me and I have not gotten back to you, please let me know! -Mo
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07-21-2016, 04:00 PM	#217
JDubz Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Boston area iTrader: (0)	so - definitely impacted. Customer Relations person indicated that they are "developing a solution" - which made me less than thrilled. Hoping that they are not developing parts for this.....
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07-21-2016, 04:02 PM	#218
shahano Lieutenant Colonel 231 Rep 1,576 Posts Drives: 21' M2C 6spd ,11' 1M, 88' M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Mo is it more than a diff recall.. More than half the people on here were not on the list and seems like they are affected. Also is it only US based? My car is on a ship since last the 12 of July and up to now nothing from the dealer which I am in touch with every day.
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