B58 Engine Recall

[KrS24]

Anybody here with a manual B58?

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.

 

[akash]

Damn that's not a minor recall

 

[husaindindar]

I wonder how many guys got the X40 with a manual tranny...
I dont think it will be that much esp as its between a span of 5 months.

 

[MikeR]

:smashScreen: what is with BMW bearings ? :thumbdo:

 

[Gizmo]

:smashScreen: what is with BMW bearings ? :thumbdo:

Tolerances are too tight and service intervals are too long.

 

[Blueskys]

If the crankshaft guide bearing or crankshaft is found damaged during the inspection then the engine must be replaced.


Why the need to replace the entire motor of there's just bearing or crankshaft damage, or are they referring to just the lower sub assembly being replaced?