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
X3
Year
2010
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
20060820
End Of Manufacture
20110928
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