ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system in your vehicle helps keep your engine running smoothly by releasing built-up pressure. The PCV valve heater is a small part that helps the system work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PCV valve heater short circuits, it could cause a fire in your engine compartment, even if your car is parked and turned off. This is a serious issue that could damage your vehicle and put you at risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater for free. This is a no-cost repair, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion to recall 17V-683.
Your vehicle's V8 engine has a fuel rail that can be affected by extreme cold and dry conditions, causing an electrical discharge that could disrupt the engine's computer.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine could stall while you're driving, making it hard to control your speed or accelerate, and your power steering could fail, increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will add two grounding cables to your engine compartment at no cost to you. Just schedule an appointment when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) COULD BE AFFECTED SO THAT ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE AND THE POWER STEERING COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO GROUND CABLES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) recall for the 2006 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #19V273000)
The PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system in your vehicle helps keep your engine running smoothly by releasing built-up pressure. The PCV valve heater is a small part that helps the system work properly. If the PCV valve heater short circuits, it could cause a fire in your engine compartment, even if your car is parked and turned off. This is a serious issue that could damage your vehicle and put you at risk. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater for free. This is a no-cost repair, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING recall for the 2006 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #07V479000)
Your vehicle's V8 engine has a fuel rail that can be affected by extreme cold and dry conditions, causing an electrical discharge that could disrupt the engine's computer. If this happens, your engine could stall while you're driving, making it hard to control your speed or accelerate, and your power steering could fail, increasing the risk of an accident. Your BMW dealer will add two grounding cables to your engine compartment at no cost to you. Just schedule an appointment when you get the recall notice.