# Transport Canada recall 2011347

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

- Published by: Transport Canada \(Canada\)
- Campaign number: 2011347
- Reported: 2011\-09\-20
- Component: Powertrain
- Notification type: Safety Mfr
- Units potentially affected: 18

## What is wrong

On certain 3\-series sedans equipped with xDrive \(all\-wheel\-drive\), the front driveshaft attachment bolts may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly.  Should the fasteners loosen and fall out, the driveshaft would detach from the transfer case and/or the front differential, which could result in additional damage to the driveline, the undercarriage, and any nearby components, while the accompanying noise could startle the driver and cause a crash resulting in property damage and/or personal injury.  Due to the xDrive configuration, separation of the front driveshaft would not result in a loss of vehicle propulsion.  Correction: Dealers will replace the front driveshaft attachment bolts.


## Vehicles this campaign lists

- [2011 BMW 3 SERIES](/makes/bmw/328i/2011/recalls.md). Listed under a family name that covers this model.
- [2011 BMW 3 SERIES](/makes/bmw/335i/2011/recalls.md). Listed under a family name that covers this model.
- [2011 BMW 3 SERIES](/makes/bmw/335is/2011/recalls.md). Listed under a family name that covers this model.
- [2011 BMW 3 SERIES](/makes/bmw/335d/2011/recalls.md). Listed under a family name that covers this model.

## Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

- [B110208](/bulletins/10175267.md), 2020-05-18, Service bulletin
- [121713](/bulletins/10150161.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin
- [121611](/bulletins/10150096.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin
- [280114](/bulletins/10149361.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin
- [611714](/bulletins/10148034.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin
- [240413](/bulletins/10147930.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin
- [B270415](/bulletins/10147241.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin
- [B270216](/bulletins/10147008.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

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