Cars
- 2009 Cadillac Cts Being Recalled For Airbag Related Problem
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall of 12,662 MY2009 Cadillac CTS vehicles due to a software problem within the passenger-airbag sensing system. The electronic glitch may lead to the disablement of the front...
- Bmw 335i Coupe & Cabriolet Get M3’s 7-speed Double-clutch Gearbox
Parallel to the market launch of the facelifted 3 Series sedan and touring models, BMW announced the availability of its new 7-speed semi-automatic gearbox with double-clutch for the 335i Coupe and 335i Convertible models. Named DKG, the new double-clutch...
- Nissan Recalling ‘09 Murano & ‘08 Infiniti Ex35 Suvs
The Japanese carmaker has issued a recall for 16,365 MY 2008 Infiniti EX35 and MY 2009 Nissan Murano vehicles due to incorrect software programming of the airbag control unit (ACU). The faulty software could result in the passenger airbag not inflating...
- Bmw Recalling 29,250 550i, 650i & X5 4.8i Models
It’s never amusing to get a recall notice in the mail, but better knowing that there’s a problem and dealing with it than letting it be. BMW on its behalf will send a notice to 29,250 owners of MY 2006-2007 550i, 650i coupe and convertible...
- '08 & '09 Dodge Challenger Faces Recall For Theft Prevention Issues
What a beast, that new Dodge Challenger. With a platform donated by Mercedes-Benz, via the Magnum; Charger; and 300, Chrysler translated the ancient Challenger's looks into a modern masterpiece fit for most any muscle car lover. But apparently NHTSA...
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BMW RECALLS BRAND NEW M3 WITH DOUBLE-CLUTCH GEARBOX
Fitment of BMW's first double-clutch gearbox (like Volkswagen's DSG, Nissan's GT-R tranny, and the SST in Mitsubishi's Evo X) went slightly wrong for at least 2,500 M3s, NHTSA concludes. "In a situation of rapid vehicle deceleration, the transmission software may perform a multistage downshift." Unanticipated stalling may occur; and that's dangerous.
(Check out all other recent Recalls here)
Updated software is the answer, unsurprisingly. BMW dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control units. The M3s involved are from the 2008 and 2009 model year, and you surely know if you've not been rowing your own gears lately. Been having problems with downshifts, oh ye M3 owners? Your problem will soon be solved.Â
- 2009 Cadillac Cts Being Recalled For Airbag Related Problem
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall of 12,662 MY2009 Cadillac CTS vehicles due to a software problem within the passenger-airbag sensing system. The electronic glitch may lead to the disablement of the front...
- Bmw 335i Coupe & Cabriolet Get M3’s 7-speed Double-clutch Gearbox
Parallel to the market launch of the facelifted 3 Series sedan and touring models, BMW announced the availability of its new 7-speed semi-automatic gearbox with double-clutch for the 335i Coupe and 335i Convertible models. Named DKG, the new double-clutch...
- Nissan Recalling ‘09 Murano & ‘08 Infiniti Ex35 Suvs
The Japanese carmaker has issued a recall for 16,365 MY 2008 Infiniti EX35 and MY 2009 Nissan Murano vehicles due to incorrect software programming of the airbag control unit (ACU). The faulty software could result in the passenger airbag not inflating...
- Bmw Recalling 29,250 550i, 650i & X5 4.8i Models
It’s never amusing to get a recall notice in the mail, but better knowing that there’s a problem and dealing with it than letting it be. BMW on its behalf will send a notice to 29,250 owners of MY 2006-2007 550i, 650i coupe and convertible...
- '08 & '09 Dodge Challenger Faces Recall For Theft Prevention Issues
What a beast, that new Dodge Challenger. With a platform donated by Mercedes-Benz, via the Magnum; Charger; and 300, Chrysler translated the ancient Challenger's looks into a modern masterpiece fit for most any muscle car lover. But apparently NHTSA...