2008 BMW X3 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 17V605000 on 09/28/2017
- Component:
- Air bags: occupant classification system - ocs (front passenger)
- Manufactured:
- 11/19/2005 - 08/30/2010
- Affected:
- 85,302
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2006-2010 bmw x3 2.5i, x3 3.0i and x3 xdrive30i sports activity vehicles. the front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
- Consequence:
- Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 27, 2017. a second notification letter will be sent when parts are available. 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.
- Campaign:
- 17V683000 on 10/29/2017
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
- Manufactured:
- 08/19/2006 - 09/27/2011
- 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 X3 TSBs (11)
- 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:
- B070314
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits this service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated october 2015.. fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
- Bulletin:
- B270216
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- "repairing transfer case actuator (vtg servo-motor). the anti-lock brakes (abs), brakes and dynamic stability control (dsc) warnings are on and there may also be a ""drivetrain malfunction"" warning on in the control display. there is also
- Bulletin:
- 070314
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated february 2015. designates changes to this revision subject diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. analysis of fasta data and repeat repair visit repo
- Bulletin:
- B070314
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. analysis of fasta data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify
- Bulletin:
- B270415
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- Shudder from the driveline on vehicles with xdrive. there is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. cause possible multiple root causes related to the engine, wheels &
- Bulletin:
- B070314
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated may 2015. designates changes to this revision subject diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not be
- 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:
- 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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