Recall 17V683000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) Defect in 2007-2011 BMW 328I
RECALL This recall affects up to 740,561 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V683000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 740,561 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 BMW X5, 2007 BMW 530I, 2007 BMW Z4, 2007 BMW 328I, 2007 BMW X3, 2007 BMW 525I, 2007 BMW 528I, 2008 BMW 128I, 2008 BMW 530I, 2008 BMW 528I, 2008 BMW Z4, 2008 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 525I, 2008 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 528I, 2009 BMW 525I, 2009 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW X5, 2009 BMW 128I, 2009 BMW 530I, 2009 BMW X3, 2010 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 128I, 2010 BMW 530I, 2010 BMW 528I, 2010 BMW 525I, 2010 BMW X5, 2010 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW X3, 2011 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 525I, 2011 BMW 528I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 530I, 2011 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X3, 2011 BMW Z4
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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