NHTSA Recall # | 140807 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V273000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 325I |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
Date of notification | 30/05/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/02/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/08/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/04/19 |
Report created | 07/04/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 184505 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi sports wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi sports wagon, 330i, 330xi, z4 3. 0i and z4 3. 0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve may short circuit. |
Consequence summary | 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. The recall began may 30, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: this recall is an expansion to recall 17v-683. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |