BMW Issues Countershaft Recall
BMW of North America is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive and 2019 Z4 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine.
The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen. This can result in severe engine damage.
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Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.
