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BMW heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

NHTSA campaign 17V-683 · Reported October 30, 2017 · 740,561 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 128i, 328i, 525i, 528i, 530i, X3, X5 and Z4
VEHICLES AFFECTED
740,561
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the emission control crankcase (pcv). Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-683.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2008–2011BMW 128i
2007–2011BMW 328i
2007–2011BMW 525i
2007–2011BMW 528i
2007–2011BMW 530i
2007–2011BMW X3
2007–2011BMW X5
2007–2011BMW Z4

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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