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BMW Recall : PCV Heater May Short Circuit
2006 BMW 525
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Emission Control — Crankcase (Pcv)
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (10)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- April 4, 2019
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Overlap with 17V676
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
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