BMW Fire Recall
BMW is recalling more than 740,500 vehicles because electrical shorts can cause fires. Documents posted Friday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that a heater for the positive crankcase ventilation valve can overheat and cause the valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is not in use. The recalled vehicles are:
- 2008-2011 BMW 128i
- 2007-2011 BMW 328i
- 2007-2011 BMW 328xi
- 2007-2011 BMW 328i xDrive
- 2007-2011 BMW 525i
- 2007-2011 BMW 525xi
- 2007-2011 BMW 528i
- 2007-2011 BMW 528xi
- 2007-2011 BMW 530i
- 2007-2011 BMW 530xi
- 2007-2011 BMW X3 3.0si
- 2007-2011 BMW X3 xDrive30i
- 2007-2011 BMW X5 xDrive30i
- 2007-2011 BMW Z4 3.0i
- 2007-2011 BMW Z4 3.0si
- 2007-2011 BMW Z4 sDrive30i
Although fires can occur, BMW says it hasn't received reports of crashes or injuries related to the heaters.
The recall will begin December 18, 2017, when dealers will start replacing the PCV valve heaters.
BMW is also issue a different recall that covers involves "wiring for the heating and air conditioning system can overheat and cause connectors to melt, also increasing the fire risk, even when vehicles are unattended. Four drivers reported injuries." Those recalled vehicles are:
- 2006-2011 BMW 323i
- 2006-2011 BMW 325i
- 2006-2011 BMW 325xi
- 2006-2011 BMW 328i
- 2006-2011 BMW 328xi
- 2006-2011 BMW 330i
- 2006-2011 BMW 330xi
- 2006-2011 BMW 335i
- 2006-2011 BMW 335xi
- 2006-2011 BMW M3
- 2007-2011 BMW 328i xDrive
- 2007-2011 BMW 335i xDrive
- 2007-2011 BMW 335is
- 2009-2011 BMW 335d
Owners may contact BMW at 800-525-7417.
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