Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a part called the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve, which helps remove bad gases from your engine. In your 2006 BMW, the heater for this valve might malfunction and create a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the PCV valve's parts could melt, even when your car is parked and turned off. This increases the risk of a fire, which could spread quickly and cause serious damage.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater for free.
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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.
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