| Vehicle |
2011 BMW X5 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
5/23/2006 - 3/18/2010 |
| 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 X5 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2011 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2011 BMW X5 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2011 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2011 BMW X5 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2011 BMW X5 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2011 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2011 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2011 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2011 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2011 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Aug 23, 2021 - 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SURFACE RUST ON NEW AIR BAG INFLATORS: The technician finds that the new air bag inflator (aka: gas generator) may have surface rust on the metalhousing .
Aug 23, 2021 - 140000 AIR BAGS
SURFACE RUST ON NEW AIR BAG INFLATORS: The technician finds that the new air bag inflator (aka: gas generator) may have surface rust on the metalhousing .
Aug 23, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
SURFACE RUST ON NEW AIR BAG INFLATORS: The technician finds that the new air bag inflator (aka: gas generator) may have surface rust on the metalhousing .
Aug 09, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience, in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle
Aug 09, 2021 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience, in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle
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