BMW — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2024-08-19
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国
BMW vehicles' coolant air bleed line has improper routing, interfering with engine harness
| Country | Japan |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-08-19 |
| Country of origin | ドイツ連邦共和国 |
| Manufacturer | BMW Japan |
| Models affected | BMW 320d xDrive, BMW 320d xDrive Touring, BMW 420d xDrive |
| Units affected | 4339 |
| Defect | Due to improper routing of the coolant air bleed line, the air bleed line may interfere with the engine wire harness. If used continuously in this condition, a hole may form in the air bleed line, and coolant may leak. |
| Component | Cooling system (air bleed line) |
| Remedy | For all vehicles, inspect the air bleed line for any chafing and reinforce it by wrapping it with abrasion-resistant cloth adhesive tape. If damage is confirmed, replace the air bleed line. |
| Recall number | 外-3834 |
| 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. |
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| 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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