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2007-2011 BMW 128I, BMW 328I and others recall: crankcase (pcv)

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 30, 2017. It covers about 740,561 vehicles.

vehicles affected
740,561
reported
Oct 30, 2017
owners notified
Jun 18, 2018
related complaints
1,403

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 17V683000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,403 complaints about engine problems.

2008 BMW 128I2009 BMW 128I2010 BMW 128I2011 BMW 128I2008 BMW 328I2009 BMW 328I2010 BMW 328I2011 BMW 328I2008 BMW 525I2009 BMW 525I2010 BMW 525I2011 BMW 525I

Questions about recall 17V683000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2011 BMW 128I, BMW 328I and others crankcase (pcv)?

Yes. Recall 17V683000, reported on October 30, 2017, covers about 740,561 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V683000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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