NHTSA Complaint #11041511 — 2008 BMW M3 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11041511
Vehicle	2008 BMW M3
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 21, 2017
Date Filed	October 31, 2017
Mileage	95,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE. WELL MAINTAINED AT DEALERSHIP AND CERTIFIED INDY SHOP. CRANKSHAFT WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED BECAUSE LACK OF OIL DUE TO INCORRECT BEARING AND CONNECTING ROD CLEARANCES FROM FACTORY. ENGINE IS UNREPAIRABLE. CHECK BY BMW AND REFUSE TO ASSIST IN REPLACEMENT. CAR WAS STATIONARY AND HAD BEEN IDLING FOR 1 MIN.

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