2008 BMW Z4 Recall
- Campaign:
- 17V683000 on 10/29/2017
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
- Manufactured:
- 06/18/2006 - 08/23/2011
- Affected:
- 740,561
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, x3 3.0si, x3 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive30i, z4 3.0i, z4 3.0si and z4 sdrive30i vehicles. the heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve may short circuit.
- Consequence:
- An electrical short can cause the parts within the pcv valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pcv valve heater, free of charge. interim letters were mailed on november 27, 2017. owners will receive a second notification by the end of october 2018. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- 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.
2008 BMW Z4 TSBs (14)
- 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:
- TS-12-19-10
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. internal dmtl pump failure.*rm
- Bulletin:
- SIB-63-14-10
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Bmw: the rear lamp is not water tight due to cracks due to stress. water may enter the lamp. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SIB-13-13-10
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump has an internal component that may fail and causing drivability symptoms such as erratic engine operation and longer starting times. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-01-02-12
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Bmw: a failure of the turbocharger wastegates, caused by a defect, has an emissions extended warranty, 8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever comes first, not otherwise falling within coverage exclusion. *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
- Bulletin:
- SIB-84-03-14
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Bmw: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. model 2008-2014.
- Bulletin:
- B650709
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- Bulletin:
- B650709
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- Bulletin:
- B340414
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles this service information bulletin supersedes si 34 04 14 dated december 2014. designates changes to the bulletin. information 1.visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses d
- Bulletin:
- 010414
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- External engine oil leaks and repairs. during the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the engine compartment can cause the appearance of a more severe oi
- Bulletin:
- 610314
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. on cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on
- Bulletin:
- 340414
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles. information 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less tha
- Bulletin:
- 610314
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. on cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on t
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