BMW 530I (2008) – 17V683000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

530I

Year

2008

Recall Campaign Number

17V683000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20060216

End Of Manufacture

20110831

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

740561

Date Owners Notified

20180618

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20171030

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard