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Automotive · United States · 2024-08-08

BMW 540d xDrive vehicles have an unspecified issue from previous recall

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-08
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Models affected	540D
Model year	2018
Units affected	15
Defect	BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 540d xDrive vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-614. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold._x000D_ An EGR valve with smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increases the risk of an engine fire.
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the EGR module and the intake manifold as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall number	24V588000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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