Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2013-2018 BMW 328D And 328D Xdrive, 2014-2018 328D Sports Wagon And 328D Xdrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535D And 535D Xdrive, 2015 740Ld Xdrive, 2015-2017 X3 Xdrive28D Sav And 2014-2017 X5 Xdrive35D Sav Vehicles Equipped With An Exhaust Gas Recirculation (Egr) Module With An Integrated Cooler. If The Egr Cooler Leaks Internally, The Coolant Can Mix With Diesel Engine Soot. The High Egr Temperatures May Result In These Particles Possibly Smoldering And Melting The Intake Manifold.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
740LD
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
18V755000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
Effect Of Defect
The Melting Intake Manifold Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Egr Cooler As Necessary. If A Leak Has Already Occurred, The Engine Intake Manifold Will Also Be Replaced. These Repairs Will Be Made Free Of Charge. The Recall Began May 13, 2019. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20140213
End Of Manufacture
20150508
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
44368
Date Owners Notified
20190513
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20181025