Is Bimmer Counterbalance Shaft Improperly Installed?

June 22, 2020
BMW of North America is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive and 2019 Z4 vehicle equipped with a 2.0L engine.

BMW of North America is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive and 2019 Z4 vehicle equipped with a 2.0L engine.

The needle roller bearings of the engine counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.

If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur.

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