e92 Shifter Recall?

triton. · 01-18-2007, 05:15 PM

Anyone know anything about the 335 shifter recall that's going on now? My friend just had his car in today for them to replace something due to this recall, but he didn't know what it was for.

Bimmerista · 01-18-2007, 05:16 PM

No idea -manual or auto ?

007e92 · 01-18-2007, 05:17 PM

didnt hear about it..

E92-Mark · 01-18-2007, 05:27 PM

I just got called today by my dealer for the same thing. Mines a manual. When I asked why, they just said it was a maintenance update.

Maybe some have come loose? but I cant see anything wrong with mine.

VapoR · 01-18-2007, 05:34 PM

i can touch on this. i just came back from dealer. they are replacing the shift knob b/c the metallic surface apparently gets worn easily. thats what my SA told me. i didn't get it either.

FirstClass · 01-18-2007, 05:41 PM

This could have something to do with the knob popping off, but I've only heard that on sport knobs (OEM/aftermarket).

NickG · 01-18-2007, 07:15 PM

Mine got replaced last week. Australia leads the way!! :rocks: Yup - it's something to do with surface durability....

RetroGamerJP · 01-18-2007, 11:51 PM

I was wondering if anyone else would have this issue. I have 5K miles on my 335i and my shifter looks like it's 10 years old.

triton. · 01-19-2007, 12:22 AM

Yeah I found it a little surprising. Just wanted to confirm with others if it was going on. I don't mine you aussies being the test pilots.

bronco · 01-19-2007, 08:49 AM

To make it up to the buyers, BMW should replace those cheap worn out looking knobs with a M3 knob

and put a light in while they are there

Bimmerista · 01-19-2007, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickG

Mine got replaced last week. Australia leads the way!! :rocks: Yup - it's something to do with surface durability....

I guess then my replacing mine with old e46 Msport (all leather all the way) will take care of the problem

vAnt826 · 01-19-2007, 02:50 PM

Damnit! Now I have to take out my short shift knob when I take it to the dealership for alarm activation on tuesday!

SROC3 · 01-19-2007, 04:46 PM

changed mine so no worries for me......I had issues with the aluminum trim being slippery (sweaty palms).

So I now have the M sport Knob. very nice and grippy.

Vegas335 · 01-19-2007, 06:16 PM

I have 4K on mine and couldn't figure out why I was getting scratches on my shifter. Glad to know they will replace it.
Don't suppose I get a choice of replacements?

liquid · 01-21-2007, 08:06 AM

anyone know if this is on all manual cars? i would love to have a choice and get a wood one to mathc the grey polar, hell id even pay the difference.

james

STE92VE · 01-21-2007, 10:39 AM

Since they are replacing these shift knobs, would it be safe to say that they are installing the new knob on models currently in production or future production models?

Disco Stew · 01-22-2007, 01:15 PM

Had the car in for the Oil sensor malfunction issue and mentioned this shift nob replacement item to the service advisor. He looked at me like he had no idea what I was talking about. I didn't find a TSB # or post at Alldata for this shifter "Recall". Anybody have more specific info?

Thanks!

geoff2010 · 06-02-2007, 07:47 AM

My shifter is totally trashed... all the chrome came off and now it is just rough brass looking metal.

Is there actually a recall on this, or was it just a 'recall'?

E90Fleet · 06-02-2007, 08:04 AM

SIB 25 01 07
January 2007

SUBJECT
Service Action: Gear Shift Knob Replacement

MODEL
E92 (3 Series Coupe)

SITUATION
The metallic coating on the gear shift knob may experience premature wear.

CAUSE
The coating may not adhere adequately to the shift knob, leading to an unfavorable long-term appearance.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves 3 Series Coupe vehicles with manual transmissions and produced up to 10/20/2006.

In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.

Model
Chassis Number Range

328xi Coupe
PC86006 – PC86282

328i Coupe
PU87005 – PU87609

335i Coupe
PV80025 – PV80999

335i Coupe
P021100 – P021649

selmar · 06-02-2007, 08:08 AM

Thanks for the info.

Zeroday · 06-10-2007, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoff2010

My shifter is totally trashed... all the chrome came off and now it is just rough brass looking metal.

Is there actually a recall on this, or was it just a 'recall'?

Anyone have any pics of a 'trashed' shift knob? They replaced mine a few days ago but it looked perfect after 8k miles...maybe has something to do with PH level differences in people's skin? Anyway I was just hoping someone had a pic.

vAnt826 · 06-10-2007, 01:52 AM

I still find it funny how they can recall the shift knob for a minor very rare problem, where as there is no fuel pump recall for such a notorious problem.

01-18-2007, 05:15 PM	#1
triton. Captain 65 Rep 805 Posts Drives: 2009 Honda Fit Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 FIT [2.00]	e92 Shifter Recall? Anyone know anything about the 335 shifter recall that's going on now? My friend just had his car in today for them to replace something due to this recall, but he didn't know what it was for. __________________ 2009 GE8 Fit SPORT AT Navi - Blue Sensation Pearl My E90 OEM Front/Side Bumpers for Sale -Here
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01-18-2007, 05:16 PM	#2
Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	No idea -manual or auto ? __________________ __________________________ 2016 435 xdrive GC white on black leather interior, Msport1, Msport2, premium package 2015 Lincoln MKX, silver on brown leather, premium package - that's right! Techno-Groovy baby
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01-18-2007, 05:17 PM	#3
007e92 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 645Ci Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2004 BMW 645 [0.00]	didnt hear about it.. __________________ Current Ride: 04' 645Ci Retired Rides: 07' e92 04' e46
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01-18-2007, 05:27 PM	#4
E92-Mark Environmental petrol head. 6 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 330d Coupé Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bristol, England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E92 - 330D [0.00] 2005 E90 320d SE [0.00]	I just got called today by my dealer for the same thing. Mines a manual. When I asked why, they just said it was a maintenance update. Maybe some have come loose? but I cant see anything wrong with mine. __________________ Currently : 330d SE Coupe, TiAg, Jade Leather Sports seats, HiGloss trim, 17" 188s, 6MT, CA, SunRoof, HBA, Pro Audio, 6CD, Bluetooth & Armrest Retired : 320d SE E90, SG, Blk Leather, Xenons, Bluetooth
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01-18-2007, 05:34 PM	#5
VapoR First Lieutenant 20 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 335i coupé Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	i can touch on this. i just came back from dealer. they are replacing the shift knob b/c the metallic surface apparently gets worn easily. thats what my SA told me. i didn't get it either.
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01-18-2007, 07:15 PM	#7
NickG Private First Class 11 Rep 199 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT M/Blue, Jade Grey Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newport Beach, Australia iTrader: (0)	Mine got replaced last week. Australia leads the way!! :rocks: Yup - it's something to do with surface durability....
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01-18-2007, 11:51 PM	#8
RetroGamerJP First Lieutenant 50 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2019 M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (3)	I was wondering if anyone else would have this issue. I have 5K miles on my 335i and my shifter looks like it's 10 years old.
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01-19-2007, 12:22 AM	#9
triton. Captain 65 Rep 805 Posts Drives: 2009 Honda Fit Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 FIT [2.00]	Yeah I found it a little surprising. Just wanted to confirm with others if it was going on. I don't mine you aussies being the test pilots. __________________ 2009 GE8 Fit SPORT AT Navi - Blue Sensation Pearl My E90 OEM Front/Side Bumpers for Sale -Here
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01-19-2007, 08:49 AM	#10
bronco Colonel 76 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	To make it up to the buyers, BMW should replace those cheap worn out looking knobs with a M3 knob and put a light in while they are there __________________ SaaS - The world of tomorrow is already here...www.saaschronicles.com
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01-19-2007, 02:50 PM	#12
vAnt826 Major 63 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (3)	Damnit! Now I have to take out my short shift knob when I take it to the dealership for alarm activation on tuesday!
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01-19-2007, 04:46 PM	#13
SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	changed mine so no worries for me......I had issues with the aluminum trim being slippery (sweaty palms). So I now have the M sport Knob. very nice and grippy. __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
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01-19-2007, 06:16 PM	#14
Vegas335 Private 0 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 335I Coupe MT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	I have 4K on mine and couldn't figure out why I was getting scratches on my shifter. Glad to know they will replace it. Don't suppose I get a choice of replacements?
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01-21-2007, 08:06 AM	#15
liquid Lieutenant 67 Rep 583 Posts Drives: graphite 328i E92 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South FL iTrader: (1)	anyone know if this is on all manual cars? i would love to have a choice and get a wood one to mathc the grey polar, hell id even pay the difference. james
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01-21-2007, 10:39 AM	#16
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Since they are replacing these shift knobs, would it be safe to say that they are installing the new knob on models currently in production or future production models? __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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01-22-2007, 01:15 PM	#17
Disco Stew Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 328xi Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Burlington VT iTrader: (0)	Had the car in for the Oil sensor malfunction issue and mentioned this shift nob replacement item to the service advisor. He looked at me like he had no idea what I was talking about. I didn't find a TSB # or post at Alldata for this shifter "Recall". Anybody have more specific info? Thanks! __________________ Back in Black.
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06-02-2007, 07:47 AM	#18
geoff2010 Mmmmmkay 70 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2017 S6 + 2017 340 M sport Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (0)	My shifter is totally trashed... all the chrome came off and now it is just rough brass looking metal. Is there actually a recall on this, or was it just a 'recall'?
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06-02-2007, 08:04 AM	#19
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	SIB 25 01 07 January 2007 SUBJECT Service Action: Gear Shift Knob Replacement MODEL E92 (3 Series Coupe) SITUATION The metallic coating on the gear shift knob may experience premature wear. CAUSE The coating may not adhere adequately to the shift knob, leading to an unfavorable long-term appearance. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves 3 Series Coupe vehicles with manual transmissions and produced up to 10/20/2006. In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action. The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor. Model Chassis Number Range 328xi Coupe PC86006 – PC86282 328i Coupe PU87005 – PU87609 335i Coupe PV80025 – PV80999 335i Coupe P021100 – P021649 __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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06-02-2007, 08:08 AM	#20
selmar Private First Class 1 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 335i 2dr MT Sapphire Black Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Thanks for the info. __________________ 2007 335i - 2dr/MT/Sapphire Black/Saddle Brown Dakota/Brushed Aluminum/Sport pkg/19" OEM 230/35% Tint/Clear face mask Retired: 2004 330Ci - 2dr/MT/Silver Grey/M Sport
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06-10-2007, 01:52 AM	#22
vAnt826 Major 63 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (3)	I still find it funny how they can recall the shift knob for a minor very rare problem, where as there is no fuel pump recall for such a notorious problem.
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