Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
12E029000Valeo E (Equipment)585MFRBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC08/10/201208/14/2012
Defect SummaryValeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 bmw 1-series, 2006-2011 bmw 3-series, 2000-2009 bmw 5-series, 2004-2005 bmw 6-series, and 2006-2007 bmw 7-series vehicles. a metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. this primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective SummaryValeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. this recall is being conducted by valeo, not by bmw. for further information, owners may contact valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SI B12 55 0601/01/201110037700Ready06/03/2011
SI B12 55 0601/01/201110037700Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. the service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rm06/03/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SIB-61-07-1202/01/201210043689Bmw: after a few miles or several thousand miles, check control message, hybrid malfunction, may appear after programming of software for vehicle. *pe04/20/2012
SIB-12-26-0910/01/200910032646Bmw vehicles: edk throttle potentiometer faults-diagnosis. models e60, e63, e64, e65, e66, and e70. the service engine soon and dsc/dtc warning lamps are illuminated. the engine enters the power reduction (fail safe) mode. *pe04/23/2010
SI-B12-11-0904/01/200910029604Bmw: vehicle may intermittently exhibit any of the following: hard to start or may not start; engine runs rough and lacks or loses power; engine power reduced. vapor lock in the fuel system could occur under certain engine operating conditi07/13/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SIB-12-26-0910/01/200910032646Bmw vehicles: edk throttle potentiometer faults-diagnosis. models e60, e63, e64, e65, e66, and e70. the service engine soon and dsc/dtc warning lamps are illuminated. the engine enters the power reduction (fail safe) mode. *pe04/23/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SB-11-04-1106/01/201110039764Ready08/10/2011
SB-11-04-1106/01/201110039764Bmw: a noise is heard from the engine while running. the alternator drive belt tensioner is loose and/or shows wear. *rm08/10/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
SI-B12-15-1010/01/201010036911Bmw: voluntary emissions recall campaign 10e-a01: program control units (dme retrofit). an error in dme (digital motor electronics) software, it may not be possible to read out the dme data using a non bmw tester (i.e., scan tool, etc.).04/18/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm06/10/2011
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Ready06/10/2011