BMW Recall - Something for heaters

3798j · 12-27-2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by wdb

I got a letter from BMW USA today. Says they can't actually fix it yet. Woo hoo?

My letter arrived today too. Kinda vague about a timeline for the fix (although appreciated the comments concerning steps to follow if one sees smoke LOL).

dc_wright · 12-27-2017, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 3798j

My letter arrived today too. Kinda vague about a timeline for the fix (although appreciated the comments concerning steps to follow if one sees smoke LOL).

I was at the local dealer a week ago and asked about when they would start seeing replacement parts. The service manager indicated not before February at a minimum.

rsutoratosu · 07-03-2018, 03:58 PM

I just got my letter yesterday.. 07

sclui56 · 07-07-2018, 01:53 AM

Mine is done today.

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https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201...7V683-5875.pdf

SD ///M4 · 07-07-2018, 03:30 PM

My wife's 2011 335is Coupe was affected by the HVAC wiring issue. She got the letter last year and it was finally resolved in May when she had all six injectors and spark plugs replaced under the extended warranty just one day short of the warranty expiration.

Z4C17 · 07-08-2018, 02:01 AM

The recall site or the bmw recall cs says no repair yet. But i called my local bmw and i have an appointment monday for repair. Call your local bmw.

3798j · 07-09-2018, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4C17

The recall site or the bmw recall cs says no repair yet. But i called my local bmw and i have an appointment monday for repair. Call your local bmw.

Thanks Z4C17...just got off the phone with the dealer, mine goes in Wednesday.

3798j · 04-11-2022, 03:52 PM

Got a new recall letter today (4-11-22). If yours is an '06-'08 Z4 (N52), the PCV heater fix (from the first recall) didn't work and the remedy is currently unavailable. Paraphrasing from the letter...The remedy is being developed but until then, if you see or smell smoke (or a plastic burning odor), pull over and get out of the car. Another letter will be sent when the fix is available. Additional affected models are certain '06-'13 1 Series, 3 Series, Z4, X3, and X5 vehicles.

wdb · 04-12-2022, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 3798j

Got a new recall letter today (4-11-22). If yours is an '06-'08 Z4 (N52), the PCV heater fix (from the first recall) didn't work and the remedy is currently unavailable. Paraphrasing from the letter...The remedy is being developed but until then, if you see or smell smoke (or a plastic burning odor), pull over and get out of the car. Another letter will be sent when the fix is available. Additional affected models are certain '06-'13 1 Series, 3 Series, Z4, X3, and X5 vehicles.

belcom · 04-12-2022, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 3798j

Got a new recall letter today (4-11-22). If yours is an '06-'08 Z4 (N52), the PCV heater fix (from the first recall) didn't work and the remedy is currently unavailable. Paraphrasing from the letter...The remedy is being developed but until then, if you see or smell smoke (or a plastic burning odor), pull over and get out of the car. Another letter will be sent when the fix is available. Additional affected models are certain '06-'13 1 Series, 3 Series, Z4, X3, and X5 vehicles.

Yikes... I did the recall a while ago and thought it was safe. In the original letter they even stated it can melt and catch on fire supposedly even when the car is just standing. I did not get the new letter yet though. Is there a new recall # associated with this?

Our03z4 · 04-12-2022, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 3798j

Got a new recall letter today (4-11-22). If yours is an '06-'08 Z4 (N52), the PCV heater fix (from the first recall) didn't work and the remedy is currently unavailable. Paraphrasing from the letter...The remedy is being developed but until then, if you see or smell smoke (or a plastic burning odor), pull over and get out of the car. Another letter will be sent when the fix is available. Additional affected models are certain '06-'13 1 Series, 3 Series, Z4, X3, and X5 vehicles.

Got the same letter a few days ago.

3798j · 04-12-2022, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by belcom

Is there a new recall # associated with this?

Recall Campaign No. 22V-119

wdb · 04-12-2022, 09:07 PM

Not to be the bearer of bad news but this thing has burned houses down. Please be mindful.

WGScales · 04-12-2022, 09:54 PM

I had this fixed 2 years ago in my 2011 128i, but the letter I got yesterday indicates the first fix needs to be fixed again. Also, the needed parts aren’t available yet. BMW will send another letter when parts available and Service can be scheduled. Last time it took 3 months between letter 1 and 2.

belcom · 04-13-2022, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wdb

Not to be the bearer of bad news but this thing has burned houses down. Please be mindful.

Disconnected the battery. Thought it was safe since they replaced it last time but I guess not. Going to give the dealer a call tomorrow.

Sterling Roadster · 04-15-2022, 03:05 PM

Anybody happen to know how dealers tend to go about this? The remedy says they would just replace the valve itself but i'm always seeing posts about people getting an all new PCV system and sometimes even valve cover. Not sure if that's the dealers call or how that works. In any case, looks like i'll be swapping cars early this year.

belcom · 04-16-2022, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sterling Roadster

Anybody happen to know how dealers tend to go about this? The remedy says they would just replace the valve itself but i'm always seeing posts about people getting an all new PCV system and sometimes even valve cover. Not sure if that's the dealers call or how that works. In any case, looks like i'll be swapping cars early this year.

When mine was done they basically removed the alternator to open up access to the part which is right under the intake manifold and they just swap it from there. So nothing else was replaced but the pcv heater element.

Sterling Roadster · 04-16-2022, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by belcom

When mine was done they basically removed the alternator to open up access to the part which is right under the intake manifold and they just swap it from there. So nothing else was replaced but the pcv heater element.

Dang it, would've been nice. Thanks for the response.

Huz-Z · 04-16-2022, 07:02 PM

BMW needs to address this for Canadian owners too. I’m decidedly unhappy that some jackass corporate lawyer is happy to have my house at risk of burning down.

Phatty · 04-18-2022, 09:33 AM

I unplugged mines a few years back and never bothered with the recall, im in socal though so i dont think its needed in warm climates.

Piper1 · 04-18-2022, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Phatty

I unplugged mines a few years back and never bothered with the recall, im in socal though so i dont think its needed in warm climates.

Did you yank stuff off to get to the plug or able to go from over the intake with long needle nose to get to the plug connector?

Some pics of them melted https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=112273

belcom · 04-18-2022, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Phatty

I unplugged mines a few years back and never bothered with the recall, im in socal though so i dont think its needed in warm climates.

Any dash lights after unplugging? I only drive it in summer so who gives a shit about freezing anything... might as well do the same

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Phatty New Member 11 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Bmw E86 Join Date: May 2020 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I unplugged mines a few years back and never bothered with the recall, im in socal though so i dont think its needed in warm climates.
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