[MiGs550e]

Originally Posted by ToddRGuy

QC purgatory is frustrating. I’d really love to know what part they’re missing. Perhaps by the time the they get here the strike related issues will have been resolved by the parties.

I called BMW Genius line and they informed me it was waiting on the IBS replacement and software update. This was last Thursday. It was more information than what my dealer had previously provided. Not sure how accurate the information is but it was different from what I heard previously from the dealer.

[ToddRGuy]

Originally Posted by MiGs550e

I called BMW Genius line and they informed me it was waiting on the IBS replacement and software update. This was last Thursday. It was more information than what my dealer had previously provided. Not sure how accurate the information is but it was different from what I heard previously from the dealer.

I think it’s likely true (and more info than my dealer had too). nt25940’s 5’er made it all the way to Jersey and now is sitting at the VDC under that stop sale IBS flag. We can only hope the ones sitting in the factory taking up space are an annoyance enough for them to remedy first and move out of the plant.

[nt25940]

Week 36. Just spoke with the BMW Genius. Was advised the vehicle is indeed at the VPC (NJ/NY). However, vehicle is being held because of steering wheel problem. Asked about IBS, Genius line said vehicle is not affected by IBS . Take that for what it's worth. I guess that's good news.

[ToddRGuy]

Originally Posted by nt25940

Week 36. Just spoke with the BMW Genius. Was advised the vehicle is indeed at the VPC (NJ/NY). However, vehicle is being held because of steering wheel problem. Asked about IBS, Genius line said vehicle is not affected by IBS . Take that for what it's worth. I guess that's good news.

Interesting! Thanks for the follow up. Um, is this yet another stop sale matter?! Or just your specific vehicle I wonder?!

Okay, I’m gonna call too! lol might as well keep them call stats up. 😂

[MiGs550e]

Originally Posted by ToddRGuy

Interesting! Thanks for the follow up. Um, is this yet another stop sale matter?! Or just your specific vehicle I wonder?!

Okay, I’m gonna call too! lol might as well keep them call stats up. 😂

report back what you hear.

[ToddRGuy]

Originally Posted by MiGs550e

report back what you hear.

Okay, just off the phone with BMW Genius. Here’s what I was told. My 540 is completed. It is not part of the IBS recall campaign. It’s sitting there at the factory because they have a backlog of vehicles to be shipped sitting at the next staging area and they’re holding it at the current QC stage until they can clear them out and get them transported.

There may be a kernel of truth here. I went back and looked at some of my earlier screenshots regarding shipping schedules. They originally had shipping dates scheduled for the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 21st. The early October ones are now gone. As of today there are two ships on the 10th and one on the 11th. So that makes me think they’re going to have a massive outflux in the coming week. Time will tell. It’s interesting how the responses are all different.

[MiGs550e]

Just to note my conversation with BMW is in regards to a 550e.

[kaotiko]

Originally Posted by MiGs550e

Just to note my conversation with BMW is in regards to a 550e.

I thought 550s were not affected by the IBS issue?

[MiGs550e]

Originally Posted by kaotiko

I thought 550s were not affected by the IBS issue?

That's what I thought too. It was also indicated by my dealer even prior to production that it was not involved in the IBS issue, but a call to BMW Genius line last Thursday said other wise. I think what is more frustrating then no longer having access to myGarage to track status or waiting much longer that what the dealer originally estimated delivery (9-10 weeks) from order date is lack of transparency and integrity of information being provided. oh well..

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by kaotiko

I thought 550s were not affected by the IBS issue?

They are included but only a very few.

[MiGs550e]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

They are included but only a very few.

Go figure I would be one of 52 vehicles. pft. Now if I can only use my luck to win the BMW CCA grand price in a few days... lol

[Ever Green]

Originally Posted by nt25940

Week 36 people. My Vehicle has docked at NJ/NY (TITUS car carrier). However, I have been advised that my vehicle has been flagged with the Stop Sale procedure.

I was just advised my 550E is sitting with yours at the same dock. Also flagged, He believes he will have the car at the dealership in a week to two but has no idea on when the parts for the 5 series will arrive. When he does get them it is about a three hour fix.

[patch5674]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

They are included but only a very few.

Do you have the ability to see if there is any open technical campaigns relating to suspension for the i5?

I can PM you my VIN if easier, but I am totally in the dark and have clarified today that my car is definitely not part of IBS but is still not able to be handed over due to a technical hold relating to suspension...

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by patch5674

Do you have the ability to see if there is any open technical campaigns relating to suspension for the i5?

I can PM you my VIN if easier, but I am totally in the dark and have clarified today that my car is definitely not part of IBS but is still not able to be handed over due to a technical hold relating to suspension...

Check your VIN on this Austrian site and see if it shows any technical actions.

https://www.bmw.at/de/footer/quick-l...-aktionen.html

[patch5674]

That doesn't show anything, it says there are no open recalls or campaigns same as the UK version of the site.

I thought your screengrabs maybe from a BMW system directly.

Thank you though!

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by patch5674

That doesn't show anything, it says there are no open recalls or campaigns same as the UK version of the site.

I thought your screengrabs maybe from a BMW system directly.

Thank you though!

No, that is from the 573 report that BMW filed with the NHTSA. I guess your dealer, or maybe BMWUK, would be the best source of info then.

[MongoTom]

Holy sh!t, after sitting there for a complete month, overnight my 550e moved from QC to “awaiting carrier assignment”. Progress!

[AiredaleDad]

Originally Posted by MongoTom

Holy sh!t, after sitting there for a complete month, overnight my 550e moved from QC to “awaiting carrier assignment”. Progress!

It's probably coming on the same ship as Todd's. Lol. But yah, Good Progress.

[aherman18]

Originally Posted by MongoTom

Holy sh!t, after sitting there for a complete month, overnight my 550e moved from QC to “awaiting carrier assignment”. Progress!

I'm still stuck in QC - 2.5 weeks. Of course now with the port strike??

Maybe by Christmas!!

[MongoTom]

Originally Posted by aherman18

I'm still stuck in QC - 2.5 weeks. Of course now with the port strike??

Maybe by Christmas!!

They won’t let that strike last long after all the covid supply chain pain. I’m hoping to pick it up at the PC before Thanksgiving. Sooner is better.

[ToddRGuy]

Originally Posted by MongoTom

They won’t let that strike last long after all the covid supply chain pain. I’m hoping to pick it up at the PC before Thanksgiving. Sooner is better.

Agreed. Taft-Hartley Act is my guess if it persists longer than 7-10 days.

[MiGs550e]

Originally Posted by MongoTom

They won’t let that strike last long after all the covid supply chain pain. I’m hoping to pick it up at the PC before Thanksgiving. Sooner is better.

IMO this does not look good for the teamsters. totally not good timing with all the families from the flooding that lost everything that need supplies and rebuilding materials. Not very patriotic either, especially knowing they already turned down a 50% pay increase to prevent the strike to being with. I wish I could get a 50% pay increase. However here I am, just want my vehicle to come through one of those ports. pft. lol