Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The engine oil cooler line in your 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive is a crucial part that helps keep your engine running smoothly. In some cases, the wrong one was installed, which could lead to an oil leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If oil leaks onto your brake discs, you might need to press the brake pedal a bit harder to stop your vehicle. This could cause a longer stopping distance, increasing the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty engine oil cooler line with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles may have had incorrect engine oil cooler line installed, causing an oil leak in the engine compartment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If oil leaks onto the front brake discs, a greater distance may be needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler line, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-240.
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