BMW Recall

jdoublehcubed · 11-03-2017, 03:28 PM

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news...-north-america

Probably a vin check somewhere to see if you're included.

3798j · 11-04-2017, 09:09 AM

My '08 Z4 is affected. It's a problem with the "positive crankcase ventilation valve heater". BMW says it could overheat...so it gets replaced. You can search for recalls here: https://www.bmwusa.com/safety-recalls.html Enter the last 7 digits of your VIN to see if your vehicle has any.

racerbruce · 11-04-2017, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdoublehcubed

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news...-north-america

Probably a vin check somewhere to see if you're included.

Just searched and found this:

There are no open recalls for your vehicle.

Your VIN: (Removed for this post)
Year: 2007
Make and Model: BMW M ROADSTER
Database last updated on November 4, 2017.

My Red Roadster:
Model Year: 2007
Build Year: Nov 2006

racerbruce · 11-04-2017, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerbruce

Just searched and found this:

There are no open recalls for your vehicle.

Your VIN: (Removed for this post)
Year: 2007
Make and Model: BMW M ROADSTER
Database last updated on November 4, 2017.

My Red Roadster:
Model Year: 2007
Build Year: Nov 2006

1. Does the Z4M S54 engine have this type of recall valve?
2. Searched realoem.com....didn't see this valve?

XMetal · 11-04-2017, 11:55 AM

It may be a N54 thing. My MCoupe isn't affected and neither is my M54 X5

dc_wright · 11-04-2017, 03:21 PM

Looks like it's an N51, 52, 54 issue, and not all of them. At some point I guess the defect crept into production of the PCV valve and they're only recalling cars that have valves from the suspect lots. My '06 3.0si isn't on the list but our '11 E88 is.

You can check for recalls here too:

https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/

E86Z · 11-04-2017, 10:50 PM

My usa 06 coupe non m isn't on the list but my cdn '11 e91 is.

Canadian recall vin check:
https://www.bmw.ca/en/ssl/VehicleRecall.html

phickson · 11-05-2017, 06:02 AM

My 2008 w/ N52 is on the list:

October 30, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V683000

PCV Heater may Short Circuit

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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V683000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 740,561

Summary

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.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2017. 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.

Punisher3.0si · 11-08-2017, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the heads up. My 07 Coupe 3.0si is on the list. I'm not going to hand the keys to some dummy to work on my car though so I might update it myself in the future.

racerbruce · 11-11-2017, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerbruce

1. Does the Z4M S54 engine have this type of recall valve?
2. Searched realoem.com....didn't see this valve?

Update -
My indy tech at www.eastsidebavarian.com states the M is not part of the recall.

dc_wright · 11-11-2017, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerbruce

Update -
My indy tech at www.eastsidebavarian.com states the M is not part of the recall.

The S54 ventilation system is a completely different design than the N51, 52, 54 engines and doesn't have the heated PCV.

TRiCC · 11-15-2017, 01:36 AM

My 3.0si is affected and my e90 are also affected! It comes at a great time where my tired 100k+ miles pcv system can use a FREE refresh from the stealership!

Z4-LV · 11-18-2017, 06:18 AM

My 08 3.0si is affected but I couldn't find PCV in realoem.com

StickMon · 11-20-2017, 04:32 PM

Yea. Says "No parts found matching your car."
Weird.

Punisher3.0si · 11-20-2017, 05:22 PM

Dealers don't sell parts that are under a recall when the new part isn't available.

TRiCC · 12-04-2017, 02:49 AM

Just received my recall letter from BMW USA!

dc_wright · 12-04-2017, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4-LV

My 08 3.0si is affected but I couldn't find PCV in realoem.com

It's item 1.

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E8...tor/#7531423_1

Z4-LV · 12-05-2017, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dc_wright

It's item 1.

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E8...tor/#7531423_1

Thanks

racerbruce · 12-11-2017, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4-LV

Thanks

Any failures to report?

Z4-LV · 12-21-2017, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerbruce

Any failures to report?

So far no.

Ctrl-Z · 12-22-2017, 12:01 PM

Got my letter from BMW Canada today.

wdb · 12-27-2017, 10:27 AM

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

11-03-2017, 03:28 PM	#1
jdoublehcubed Mechanical Engineer 96 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MR, Imola Red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (1)	BMW Recall - Something for heaters https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news...-north-america Probably a vin check somewhere to see if you're included.
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11-04-2017, 09:09 AM	#2
3798j Lieutenant Colonel 11369 Rep 1,793 Posts Drives: E86 3.0si Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Susquehanna Valley iTrader: (0) Garage List '55 Ford F100 [0.00] '08 Z4 3.0SI [8.50] '66 Triumph TR4A [0.00] '85 Corvette [0.00] '64 Corvette [0.00] '68 Triumph GT6 [0.00] '19 VW Golf "R ... [0.00]	My '08 Z4 is affected. It's a problem with the "positive crankcase ventilation valve heater". BMW says it could overheat...so it gets replaced. You can search for recalls here: https://www.bmwusa.com/safety-recalls.html Enter the last 7 digits of your VIN to see if your vehicle has any.
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11-04-2017, 11:55 AM	#5
XMetal Colonel 1131 Rep 2,866 Posts Drives: Anything Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [10.00] 2018 Audi S3 [0.00] 2004 X5 [8.50]	It may be a N54 thing. My MCoupe isn't affected and neither is my M54 X5 __________________
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11-04-2017, 03:21 PM	#6
dc_wright Captain 249 Rep 758 Posts Drives: 2006 Z43.0si Roadster Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Looks like it's an N51, 52, 54 issue, and not all of them. At some point I guess the defect crept into production of the PCV valve and they're only recalling cars that have valves from the suspect lots. My '06 3.0si isn't on the list but our '11 E88 is. You can check for recalls here too: https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/ __________________ Top Down 365
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11-05-2017, 06:02 AM	#8
phickson Enlisted Member 2 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	My 2008 w/ N52 is on the list: October 30, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V683000 PCV Heater may Short Circuit 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. NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V683000 Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected 740,561 Summary 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. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2017. 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.
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11-04-2017, 10:50 PM	#7
E86Z First Lieutenant 63 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 3.0si Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	My usa 06 coupe non m isn't on the list but my cdn '11 e91 is. Canadian recall vin check: https://www.bmw.ca/en/ssl/VehicleRecall.html
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11-08-2017, 08:34 PM	#9
Punisher3.0si Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2007 E86 manual Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the heads up. My 07 Coupe 3.0si is on the list. I'm not going to hand the keys to some dummy to work on my car though so I might update it myself in the future.
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11-15-2017, 01:36 AM	#12
TRiCC E86 M Coupe 265 Rep 402 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (3)	My 3.0si is affected and my e90 are also affected! It comes at a great time where my tired 100k+ miles pcv system can use a FREE refresh from the stealership!
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11-18-2017, 06:18 AM	#13
Z4-LV New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0si Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: LV-3400 iTrader: (0)	My 08 3.0si is affected but I couldn't find PCV in realoem.com
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11-20-2017, 04:32 PM	#14
StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	Yea. Says "No parts found matching your car." Weird. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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11-20-2017, 05:22 PM	#15
Punisher3.0si Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2007 E86 manual Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Dealers don't sell parts that are under a recall when the new part isn't available.
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12-04-2017, 02:49 AM	#16
TRiCC E86 M Coupe 265 Rep 402 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (3)	Just received my recall letter from BMW USA!
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12-22-2017, 12:01 PM	#21
Ctrl-Z Enlisted Member 22 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newfoundland Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4si [0.00]	Got my letter from BMW Canada today. __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si TiAg, Dream Red, Sport Package, Premium Package, VMR 703's, Eibach ProKit, AFE Stage II
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12-27-2017, 10:27 AM	#22
wdb dances with roads 4718 Rep 4,094 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	I got a letter from BMW USA today. Says they can't actually fix it yet. Woo hoo?
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