BMW recalling 2013 M5, M6 models over potential catastrophic engine failures

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Report Date : October 5, 2012 at 12:16 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 12V475000

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BMW / M5 2013
BMW / M6 2013

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Report Receipt Date: SEP 28,
2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V475000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 696

Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6
Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through
September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the
tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's
rotor was not within specification. As a result, the pump's driveshaft
could separate from the rotor.

Consequence:
Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a
sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine
failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the
risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of
charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2012.
Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Report Date : October 5, 2012 at 12:31 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 11V299000

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MINI / COOPER CLUBMAN 2011
MINI / COOPER S CLUBMAN 2011

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Report Receipt Date: MAY 25, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V299000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 75

Summary:
BMW Is recalling certain model year 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and
Cooper S Clubman vehicles manufactured from February 8, 2011, through
May 11, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal
Motor Vehicles Safety Standard No. 101, "Controls and
Displays." These vehicles are equipped with a European
specification tachometer that uses brake-system telltales/symbols that
do not meet U.S. requirements.

Consequence:
In the event of an ABS system problem, only the the outer circle of
the symbol illuminates, not the ABS letters. As such, the driver may
be unaware that there is a problem with the ABS, increasing the risk
of a crash.

Remedy:
All affected vehicles have been repaired at dealerships. Therefore, an
owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners
may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.