[dtl1125]

it was assembled in germany. I promise you all, as soon as I have more details I'll post them.

[Goody4]

According to the website, there's no open recall on my 340i: built 12/2015

[jd_perspective]

Originally Posted by dtl1125

it was assembled in germany. I promise you all, as soon as I have more details I'll post them.

good luck buddy! keep everything well documented just in case you need to take any other actions later down the road (like possible lemon or further repairs) you should understand your lemon laws just in case because of time limitations.

[dtl1125]

Originally Posted by exl_ent_v6

good luck buddy! keep everything well documented just in case you need to take any other actions later down the road (like possible lemon or further repairs) you should understand your lemon laws just in case because of time limitations.

I mean it's a lease so I don't think that really pertains to me but I'll take a look. presumably it's all on BMW really.

[shivaswrath]

I'd ask for a different car - a new engine shows up on your VIN and will be lovely to deal with when you trade it in.

[Baldmonkey22]

Check it...

B58 Engine Recall - BMW Service Bulletin SI B11 26 15

Engine
B58 Engine – Check and Replace Crankshaft Guide Bearing

Model
F30 3 Series Sedan with B58 engine and manual transmission.

Situation
The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the upper guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing area.

If the crankshaft guide bearing or crankshaft is found damaged during the inspection then the engine must be replaced. Engine damage is a rare occurrence.

Affected Vehicles
This Service Action involves F30 vehicles produced from July 2015 to November 2015. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as "Open" when checked by your local BMW dealership.

Affected Vehicle VINs
WBA8B7G57GNT70413
WBA8B7G58GNT70405
WBA8B7G51GNT70410
WBA8B7G56GNT70404
WBA8B7G55GNT70409
WBA8B7G54GNT70403
WBA8B7G5XGNT70406
WBA8B7G52GNT70416
WBA8B7G51GNT70407
WBA8B3G59GNA92609
WBA8B7G53GNT70411
WBA8B7G58GNT70419
WBA8B7G50GNT70401
WBA8B7G56GNT70421
WBA8B7G59GNT70414
WBA8B7G59GNT70400
WBA8B7G50GNT70415
WBA8B7G56GNT70418
WBA8B7G52GNT70402
WBA8B3G53GNA92606
WBA8B7G55GNT70412
WBA8B7G53GNT70408
WBA8B7G5XGNT70423
WBA8B7G5XGNT70440
WBA8B7G53GNT70439
WBA8B7G53GNT70425
WBA8B7G59GNT70431
WBA8B7G57GNT70430
WBA8B7G54GNT70434
WBA8B7G52GNT70433
WBA8B3G50GNA92613
WBA8B7G58GNT70436
WBA8B7G56GNT70435
WBA8B7G55GNT70426
WBA8B7G51GNT70441
WBA8B7G51GNT70424
WBA8B7G58GNT70422
WBA8B7G50GNT70432
WBA8B7G5XGNT70437
WBA8B7G55GNT70457
WBA8B7G51GNT70455
WBA8B7G53GNT70456
WBA8B7G5XGNT70454
WBA8B7G57GNT70458
WBA8B7G56GNT70466

[dtl1125]

and there it is. thanks for the post. that's my situation.

[Beek]

Crank guide bearing, not too good. And why just for manuals? Thankfully I'm a January build w AT but this sure sucks for lots of folks.

[mtx450]

Interesting to see it's only affecting manual transmissions and only a few months of last years builds. Sounds like they caught the problem and fixed it months ago.

[Buzzo]

Originally Posted by dtl1125

and there it is. thanks for the post. that's my situation.

And I guess mine too. Curious how long this is going to take at VPC.

[eluded]

mine doesn't show but verifying if its on the list. i blame OctoberFest and Manual Transmission haters.

[Daftasabrush]

Looking at etk, the engines are the same for manuals and autos, so wtf are they doing just replacing the manuals?

[gongtowjai]

Originally Posted by hollandog

Just checked my VIN for recall but shows nothing.
Does it show anything for you guys?

http://www.bmwusa.com/recall

same here..no open recall. But mine is AT. phew...

[Buzzo]

My 6mt 340ix went into production at the end of November, but finished production on/has a production date of 12/2/2015.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

Looking at etk, the engines are the same for manuals and autos, so wtf are they doing just replacing the manuals?

"The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the upper guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing area.

If the crankshaft guide bearing or crankshaft is found damaged during the inspection then the engine must be replaced. Engine damage is a rare occurrence. "

I'm not a gearhead, but do the crankshaft guide bearings operate differently on auto vs manual?

[goj]

Originally Posted by dtl1125

my build was august 8th, 2015

Fuck I think that was my build date too

[Daftasabrush]

Originally Posted by jmg

"The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the upper guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing area.

If the crankshaft guide bearing or crankshaft is found damaged during the inspection then the engine must be replaced. Engine damage is a rare occurrence. "

I'm not a gearhead, but do the crankshaft guide bearings operate differently on auto vs manual?

I don't see why that matters. The engine is the same, if it has a fault, it has a fault. I personally don't want a ticking time bomb in my car. I don't see how a manual transmission would affect the crankshaft any different than an auto transmission. The transmission connects to the flywheel, it's a long way from the crankshaft.

[tturedraider]

It does create some questions for all B58 motors, but my guess is the manual transmission puts some specific stress that wasn't anticipated or accounted for.

It could even be a certain batch of parts from a supplier that had a manufacturing defect.

[dtl1125]

I'd be more concerned if I owned the car. if any of you own the car and go thru this recall, I'm curious what you plan on doing as far as approaching BMW with concerns for the future.

[mtx450]

I'm thinking this was a defective part, considering that link above indicates that only 45 cars were affected. Seems to have been corrected a while ago.

[dtl1125]

well it's only 45 cars bc they're only recalling the manuals. there's probably not a lot of manuals out there to begin with

[mtx450]

Originally Posted by dtl1125

well it's only 45 cars bc they're only recalling the manuals. there's probably not a lot of manuals out there to begin with

True.

I do know for a fact that on some engine designs, having a manual transmission puts more stress on the craftshaft when the clutch is depressed and that lateral force is exerted against the flywheel/crankshaft. It's called "crank walk" if I'm not mistaken.

Again, this could totally be offbase as to what's happening.