Bmw 6 Series 2010
Model 6 Series made in 2010 by Bmw got 2 recalls as well as 34 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2010
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V126000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 09/01/2003 to 07/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 367682 | 04/30/2012 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 03/26/2012 | 03/26/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. the insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. as it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. as a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 30, 2012. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V446000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 198352 | 11/24/2010 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/01/2010 | 10/01/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. a check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. in extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. an unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on november 24, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| SIB-65-24-03 | 08/01/2010 | 10037050 | Bmw: operating description of the passenger airbag status light. *rm | 04/29/2011 | |
| SIB-65-24-03 | 08/01/2010 | 10037050 | Ready | 04/29/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-61-02-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043862 | Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SIB-61-02-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043862 | Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SIB-17-03-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037047 | Bmw: there is an internal defect with the electric fan and it may not run in certain conditions. *rm | 04/29/2011 | |
| SIB-17-03-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037047 | Ready | 04/29/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SIB-12-16-11 | 08/01/2011 | 10041407 | Bmw: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm | 09/30/2011 | |
| SIB-12-16-11 | 08/01/2011 | 10041407 | Ready | 09/30/2011 | |
| SI-B12-06-10 | 07/01/2010 | 10034669 | Bmw: n54 engines-misfire faults, diagnosis with istad. situation (1) service engine soon lamp is illuminated with various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29cc, 29d2, 29d1, 29d0, 29c0, 29cf) stored in dme control module. do not follow the reco | 01/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SI-B12-06-10 | 07/01/2010 | 10034669 | Bmw: n54 engines-misfire faults, diagnosis with istad. situation (1) service engine soon lamp is illuminated with various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29cc, 29d2, 29d1, 29d0, 29c0, 29cf) stored in dme control module. do not follow the reco | 01/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| SI-B12-06-10 | 07/01/2010 | 10034669 | Bmw: n54 engines-misfire faults, diagnosis with istad. situation (1) service engine soon lamp is illuminated with various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29cc, 29d2, 29d1, 29d0, 29c0, 29cf) stored in dme control module. do not follow the reco | 01/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SIB-11-07-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040845 | Bmw: loss of performance and turbocharger noise due to the oil supply restricted, causing oil starvation and resulting in the seizing of the turbocharger assembly. *rm | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-11-07-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040845 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| SI-B-12-22-11 | 05/01/2012 | 10044288 | Bmw: the engine malfunction due to excessive temperatures occurring because of vapors forming in fuel systems. *pe | 06/05/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| SI-B12-06-10 | 07/01/2010 | 10034669 | Bmw: n54 engines-misfire faults, diagnosis with istad. situation (1) service engine soon lamp is illuminated with various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29cc, 29d2, 29d1, 29d0, 29c0, 29cf) stored in dme control module. do not follow the reco | 01/03/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SIB-16-04-10 | 10/01/2010 | 10035009 | Bmw vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relating to the dmtl system (e.g., evaporative system leaks, che | 02/07/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| SIB-13-01-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039767 | Ready | 08/10/2011 | |
| SIB-13-01-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039767 | Bmw: a process has been created to identify causes of customer complaints related to the tank ventilation valve. *rm | 08/10/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SIB-23-01-08 | 04/01/2011 | 10040045 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-23-01-08 | 04/01/2011 | 10040045 | Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-24-02-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037071 | The transmission warning light is on and the vehicle will not move forward or backwards. engine speed only increases while in neutral or park. *rm | 05/02/2011 | |
| SIB-24-02-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037071 | Ready | 05/02/2011 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| SIB-12-14-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045283 | Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
| 11-07-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045282 | Bmw: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue is smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil is consumed above specifications. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
| SI-B-12-22-11 | 05/01/2012 | 10044288 | Bmw: the engine malfunction due to excessive temperatures occurring because of vapors forming in fuel systems. *pe | 06/05/2012 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| SIB-52-01-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043712 | Bmw: seat height and seat rail mechanism may not be properly installed by bolted connection, which causes noise from front seat area. *pe | 04/23/2012 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| SIB-32-01-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043744 | Bmw: information regarding enhanced technical support process for root causes of steering systems weaknesses. *pe | 04/24/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SIB-33-03-11 | 11/01/2011 | 10042470 | Bmw: when driving off or during a load reversal, a clicking noise is heard from the rear axle. *pe | 12/07/2011 | |
| SIB-33-01-02 | 07/01/2011 | 10040853 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-33-01-02 | 07/01/2011 | 10040853 | Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. when turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise. *rm | 09/13/2011 | |