If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251430-bmw-135i-2012-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date October 4, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V176000
“BMW 135I (2012) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 4, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251430-bmw-135i-2012-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 14V176000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V176000).
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW of North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14V176000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW 135I (2012) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a BMW 135I (2012) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 14V176000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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