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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252276-bmw-128i-2011-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date October 30, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V683000
“BMW 128I (2011) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 30, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252276-bmw-128i-2011-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 17V683000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V683000).
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.
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 17V683000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW 128I (2011) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a BMW 128I (2011) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 17V683000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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