Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
What could happen
An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 128I 2008–2011
- Bmw 328I 2007–2011
- Bmw 525I 2007–2011
- Bmw 528I 2007–2011
- Bmw 530I 2007–2011
- Bmw X3 2007–2011
- Bmw X5 2007–2011
- Bmw Z4 2007–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V683000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 30, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 18, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 740,561
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 24, 2006 to Dec 16, 2011
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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- Bmw recall: Air bags Jul 3, 2024
- Bmw recall: Air bags Apr 24, 2024
- Bmw recall: Air bags May 27, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.