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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V683000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Published October 30, 2017 · Recall initiated: October 30, 2017

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
328I
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2010 BMW 328I | 2010 BMW 128I | 2007 BMW X5 | 2009 BMW 328I | 2008 BMW 128I | 2011 BMW 128I | 2008 BMW 530I | 2007 BMW 530I | 2010 BMW 530I | 2008 BMW 528I | 2009 BMW 528I | 2010 BMW 528I | 2009 BMW 525I | 2009 BMW Z4 | 2008 BMW Z4 | 2007 BMW Z4 | 2010 BMW 525I | 2011 BMW 525I | 2008 BMW 328I | 2009 BMW X5
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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