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BMW 2 SERIES, 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES, 5 SERIES, X1, X3, X4, X5, Z4 — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2024-08-13

BMW vehicles: PCV system fluid leak on intake air hose, fire risk

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-13
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	2 SERIES, 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES, 5 SERIES, X1, X3, X4, X5, Z4
Model year	2014 2015 2016, 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016, 2012 2013 2014 2015, 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017, 2015 2016 2017 2018, 2016 2017 2018
Units affected	78381
Defect	On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connector for the water pump and cause a short circuit._x000D_ A short circuit can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Component	Engine
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises you to park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs are completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the water pump and electrical connector. The dealer will also install a shield on the connector.
Recall number	2024-468
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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