2011 BMW 528I RECALL - #17V683000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL : CRANKCASE (PCV)
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2011 BMW 528I |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/16/2006 - 8/31/2011 |
| Recalled on |
10/30/2017 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/18/2018 |
| # Affected |
740,561 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2011 BMW 528I Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BMW 528I Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2011 BMW 528I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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