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Automotive · Japan · 2025-05-19

Nicole Racing Japan 宝马 Alpina diagnostic program: insufficient design review for DME

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-19
Manufacturer	Nicole Racing Japan LLC
Models affected	XB7
Units affected	4
Defect	Due to insufficient design review in the diagnostic program of the on-board diagnostic system for the DME (Digital Motor Electronics, an electronic control unit that oversees the entire engine control system), diagnostic information may not be saved in memory and may be lost when an abnormality related to the variable valve mechanism (Valvetronic) is detected. Furthermore, if failures of related parts such as oxygen sensors are detected simultaneously, their diagnostic information may also be lost, and the warning light may not illuminate. Consequently, an increase in exhaust gas due to a fai…
Recall number	外-4003
Official notice	View source ↗

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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.
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