2006 BMW 6 SERIES Recalls (5)

Campaign:: 05V504000 on 11/02/2005
Component:: Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:: 07/31/2005 - 09/29/2005
Affected:: 240
Defect:: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Consequence:: This could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position. if the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition.
Correction:: Dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate free of charge. the recall began on november 30, 2005. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-332-4269.
Notes:: Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 06V187000 on 05/30/2006
Component:: Suspension:front:control arm
Manufactured:: 02/12/2006 - 02/12/2006
Affected:: 40
Defect:: On certain passenger vehicles, the nuts which secure the front axle control arm and tension strut to the front wheel hub may not have been tightened to specification. over time the nuts could loosen and the control arm and tension strut could be damaged.
Consequence:: Vehicle handling and control could compromise increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will retighten the front axle control arm and tension strut nuts to the correct specifications free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2006. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:: Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 06V277000 on 07/25/2006
Component:: Suspension:rear:shock absorber
Manufactured:: 01/04/2006 - 04/25/2006
Affected:: 11,640
Defect:: On certain passenger vehicles, the lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere correctly to its housing within the shock absorber.
Consequence:: The bushing could loosen and over time could separate from its housing. the driver will experience impaired vehicle handling and control increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber free of charge. the recall began on september 13, 2006. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:: Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
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.

2006 BMW 6 SERIES TSBs (23)

Bulletin:: 360406
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Nitrogen inflated tires. *tt
Bulletin:: 130206
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: Top tier detergent gasoline in bmw vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:: 130306
Component:: 090000 fuel system, other
Summary:: Fuel pump failure after refueling with ethanol fuel blend. *tt
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-B12-16-08
Component:: 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:: Bmw: voluntary emission recall 08e-a02: m5 and m6 (5 & 6 series) with s85 obd communication. software error in the dme control module may cause communication incompatibility with certain generic obd scanner tools. *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:: SIB-51-29-08
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Bmw: the convertible top stowage compartment has 4 drains to allow water to exit. these drains, over time, may become blocked by leaves and debris and cause an overflow into the trunk and damage electronic components. *pe
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-24-03-09REV
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Bmw: one or a combination of the following situations may exist: intermittent harsh 4-3, 3-2 or 2-1 downshift (jolt) when coming to a stop with light brake application; jolts and/or jerks felt when reaccelerating after coasting; and judder
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-36-05-07
Component:: 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:: Bmw: tire warning light illuminated due to low ambient temperature. model e90, e91(3 series);e92, e92 (3 series); e60 (5 series); e60 (m5); e63, e64 (6 series); e63, e64 (m6); e65, e66 (7 series); e70 (x5); e83 (x3); and e85, e86 (z4).
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-11-07-12
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Bmw: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil is consumed above specifications. *pe updated 1/11/13. *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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