Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The PCV valve in your car helps keep your engine running smoothly by recycling oil vapors. The heater in this system could short circuit and cause a fire, even if the car is parked and not in use.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PCV valve heater fails, it could melt the parts inside, causing a fire. This could happen even when you're not driving, so it's essential to address this issue as soon as possible.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater with a new one at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification with a schedule for the repair, but you can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to check the status.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i 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. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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