NHTSA recall 19V883000
Electrical System, Power Train · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Why it matters: An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged transmission harnesses. All harnesses will be rerouted and secured. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 3, 2020.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2019 Bmw M5, 2020 Bmw M5, 2020 Bmw M8, 2020 Bmw M8 Gran Coupe.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V883000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.