Originally Posted by daytonatrbo (Post 1107912)

The issue was isolated to a certain run of driveshafts that had insufficient/incorrect lubricant. They are pretty good at isolating dates when batches of parts were used, and even then they would typically err on the conservative side and extend the period well before and after the parts would have been used up.

The next shipment of shafts was likely fine, and they have fairly accurately isolated when those parts entered the production line.

I don't work for BMW, but I work in manufacturing.

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 1107906)

Why on Gods green earth is my wifes 35D not on this recall when I look it up by VIN on BMW? When it was increased to encompass more E70's -

She is a May 2013 build and the cutoff is April 2013 - really? They were only produced until June, I find it hard to believe they fixed the issue in May since they weren't even aware of it then -

Originally Posted by bmw_jeff_X5 (Post 1108218)

Im a June 13 build...they corrected the part for the last 2 months of E70 production? Doubt it.

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 1108230)

Again, if the recall wasn't recently expanded to encompass more dates, I'd believe you on the "bad batch of parts" -

Originally Posted by seattle (Post 1107887)

How could this be? Does it depend on a nearby dealership having item in stock?

I emailed SA at BMW Northwest. He said my "remedy UNavailable" text is due to out of stock. Said BMW will send letter when one becomes available. That made no sense as items in stock don't become available instantly everywhere.