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Blower motor wiring and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater. Car feels hot sometimes I went to the dealer already and was told someone would call me back is been over 2 months already
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the parts were not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. Braman BMW miami (2060 biscayne blvd, miami, fl) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact was informed that the remedy for the repair would take an additional three months due to testing. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Driving at 65 mph the dash board went crazy. All the bells and lights were flashing and odominter and tack, gas, engine temp all were flashing and going to 0 and back agian. All though the car was still in motion I had no idea about what speed I was going. I pulled of the next exit and thought to let the engine cool. 45 minutes later back on the highway it started again. Finally stopped.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
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The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact noticed a burnt area underneath the glove compartment on the passenger side and smoke coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (keeler motor car company, 1111 troy schenectady rd, latham, NY 12110) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available for both NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 and 17V683000.
"BMW blower motor recall". on Saturday 1/13/2018. My car caught fire while it was parked at my office. 1 mountain rd suffield, ct. The fire dept. Responded after I called 911 to report the fire and that I could not get the unlock button to work from my key remote. The fire damage was from an electrical fire that started underneath the dash board on the passenger side. The "blower motor" caught fire and melted through the dash onto the rubber mat on the passenger side of the vehicle. The suffield fire dept has the official report. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The vehicles rdc module that communicates to the TPMS gets wet and causes a complete electrical system failure. This module on is located under the passenger rear wheel splash shield on the outside of the vehicle and is exposed to elements. This is a poor design and location. Failure happened during vehicle operation and even when off and it causes complete loss of all safety function. It seems to be a common issue when researching online.
PCV valve heater replacement. There is still no remedy for the recall, which was meant to start December 18th. As instructed, I have been parking my car outside (in case it catches fire) since November. I live in rochester, NY and the snowy weather is probably further damaging my vehicle. The timeline to fix the PCV valve heater is unacceptable.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted about the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (BMW of annapolis located at 31 old mill bottom rd, annapolis, md 21409; (410) 349-9312) stated that it could be more than six months to receive the parts from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer to receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to autogermana (calle acuarela 106 carretera 20 km 4.0, guaynabo, pr 00969), but the part for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (classic BMW, 6800 dallas pkwy, plano, tx 75024) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
When will the wiring recall for my car be completed" I need some sort of updated information, as my car is sitting due to signing a form stating I will not drive until the repairs are done. This is causing other issues such as dead battery, possible tire dry rot etc.... due to sitting for so long I'm the weather without moving. Will any other damages or faults be covered due to this"
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000, 17V683000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (South bay BMW, 18800 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90504) and was informed that the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. While driving, the contact noticed a burning odor and smoke. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer because the recall notice stated that parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Thompson BMW in doylestown, Pennsylvania was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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