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Automotive · Japan · 2024-11-18

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

BMW diesel engine EGR module may crack due to manufacturing process variations

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-18
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	BMW Japan Co., Ltd.
Models affected	BMW 320d xDrive, BMW 320d xDrive Tr, BMW 523d, BMW 523d xDrive, BMW 523d xDrive Touring, BMW 623d Gran Turismo, BMW X3 xDrive20d, BMW X4 xDrive20d
Units affected	14514
Defect	In the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module of diesel engines, due to variations in the manufacturing process, some units may experience coolant leakage. In such cases, soot contained in the exhaust gas may mix with the coolant and accumulate inside the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module, and the high-temperature deposits may flow into and adhere to the intake manifold, potentially causing the intake manifold to melt and be damaged. In the worst case, this could lead to a fire.
Component	Engine (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Module)
Remedy	For all vehicles, the engine control unit (DDE) program will be rewritten with a countermeasure program to enable early detection of coolant leaks and engine overheating, and to illuminate a warning light. Furthermore, a protection function will be activated before damage to the intake manifold expands, an engine warning light will illuminate, and engine output will be limited. Additionally, if the warning light illuminates, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module will be inspected and replaced with a new one if necessary.
Recall number	外-3877
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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