2004 BMW 6 SERIES Recalls (5)

Campaign:
04V303000 on 06/24/2004
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufactured:
09/03/2003 - 04/27/2004
Affected:
7,532
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder engines, a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently not installed.
Consequence:
In the event of a severe frontal crash, the quick-release coupling could separate causing fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will install a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line. the recall began on july 5, 2004. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V344000 on 07/13/2004
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Manufactured:
05/11/2004 - 07/05/2004
Affected:
4,102
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8 and 12 cylinder engines, the digital engine management control (emc) units were not produced according to specifications.
Consequence:
As a result, engine stalling will occur after a short period of operation. the vehicle may not be able to restart. also, a loss of power steering and, after repeated actuation of the brake pedal, a loss of brake power assist will occur. these conditions could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new digital engine management control unit. the recall began on july 16, 2004. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
10V446000 on 09/30/2010
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Affected:
198,352
Defect:
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. a check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
Consequence:
Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. in extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. an unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on november 24, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V126000 on 03/25/2012
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
08/31/2003 - 07/30/2010
Affected:
367,682
Defect:
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. the insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. as it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat.
Consequence:
Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. as a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 30, 2012. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
12E029000 on 08/13/2012
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Affected:
585
Defect:
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by valeo. valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 bmw 1-series, 2006-2011 bmw 3-series, 2000-2009 bmw 5-series, 2004-2005 bmw 6-series, and 2006-2007 bmw 7-series vehicles. a metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. this primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.
Consequence:
This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Correction:
Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2012. this recall is being conducted by valeo, not by bmw. for further information, owners may contact valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2004 BMW 6 SERIES TSBs (26)

Bulletin:
650304
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Program control units to activate interior sensor - service action. *tt on vehicles produced from january 27, 2004 to febraruy 11, 2004. *mj
Bulletin:
611403
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
2004 my various software errors corrected with cip. *tt *mj
Bulletin:
07122004
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Retail delivery stop on 2004 my 8 & 12 cylinder vehicles produced may 2004 through july 2004. due to a manufacturing error, the engine control module mail fail. this could cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly or fail to start at all.
Bulletin:
07142004
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Part 2. service action & delivery stop. *tt
Bulletin:
1220105
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Loss of power while decelerating and turning or coming to a stop. *eh bmw 5 series, 6 series, 7 series produced between 09/03 to 8/04. *tt
Bulletin:
SI B62 0406
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Instrument cluster: failure of displays/functions. model e60, e61 (5 series) and e63, e64 (6 series). *pe
Bulletin:
SI B51-11-08
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Water ingress at the doors: symptom diagnosis. model vehicle e64 (6 series convertible). model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
SI B63-04-08
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Bmw: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. water or condensation in one or both headlamps. models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x5, x6, 1 series, and 3 series. model years 2000-20008. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B-51-26-08
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: modifying the rear water drain hoses. over time the 4 drains may become blocked by leaves and debris. once clogged, water may collect and overflow into trunk, damaging various electronic components. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B-11-01-07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v
Bulletin:
SI-B-62-01-09
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Bmw: all instrument dials are inoperative and the illumination of the information display in the instrument cluster is very bright. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-65-75-06
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). the problem may be intermittent. microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B12-02-09
Component:
071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:
Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. when diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati
Bulletin:
SIB-12-09-07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-09-08
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. the customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under hea
Bulletin:
SIB-25-03-07
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: sport transmission paddle shifters inoperative-diagnosis. the direct communication input line between the paddle shifters and the egs transmission control module is interrupted. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-34-078-07
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: dsc disabling function. dsc off function has been implemented in m5 and m6 vehicles equipped with the optional 6 speed manual transmissions. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-34-07-07
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: dsc disabling function. due to revised dme, dsc and ccc software, the mdm (m dynamic mode) button located in the center console switch cluster (szm) now has triple functionality-default state-dsc on; short press-mdm on (green
Bulletin:
SIB-62-04-06
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Bmw: instrument cluster-failure of displays/functions. total or partial failure of displays or functions in the instrument cluster. the displays or functions start working again after the vehicle has been parked (sleep mode). internal e
Bulletin:
SIB-12-15-05
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: diagnosis of dme me 9.2 map thermostat fault 2ef4/279b. the service engine soon light illuminated. the engine does not overheat and the map thermostat operates properly. possible causes are deterioration of coolant quality; increas
Bulletin:
SIB-16-02-09
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
Bulletin:
SIB-63-02-01
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-23-01-08
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-33-01-02
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. when turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-61-06-12
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
Bmw: steering column switch center contains one or more faults: internal control, steering wheel lock range exceeded, wiper angle defective. various check control messages appear with airbag warning lamp illuminated. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-61-13-05
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. this is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis. *kb

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