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
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.
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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