A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire.
A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire.
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Dealers will replace the gasket between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. 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 23V294000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW X7 (2023) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a BMW X7 (2023) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 23V294000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the gasket between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
