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  • 02 Dec 2015BMW M3Ref R/2015/240

    DRIVESHAFT MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The propshaft slide joint may not have been lubricated during manufacture

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check propshaft and hwere necessary replace propshaft.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    0026260100
    Build start
    09 May 2015
    Build end
    11 Sept 2015
  • 21 Nov 2015BMW MOTORRAD UK C600 SPORTRef RM/2015/039

    BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    The front brake hose may not have sufficient flexibility due to the position of the chafe guard. This may lead to chafing and eventually leakage of the brake hose. If leakage occurs stopping distance will be greater leading to a higher risk of collision.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front brake hose.

    Vehicles affected
    281
    OEM ref
    0000347900
    Build start
    09 Feb 2011
    Build end
    15 Jul 2015
  • 09 Sept 2015BMW MOTORRAD UK G650Ref RM/2015/029

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    The engine may stall when the throttle position is at idle and the clutch lever pulled. This as a result of a software issue and in some case the air intake may not be �leak tight�.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to download new soft ware to the engine management Electronic Control Unit and ensure the air intake unit is �leak tight�.

    Vehicles affected
    227
    Build start
    08 Nov 2012
    Build end
    22 Jul 2015
  • 08 Jun 2015BMW 2 SERIESRef R/2015/109

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    The in tank fuel pump may contain sub components that have not been correctly nickel plated. This may cause excessive friction leading to the fuel pump being inoperative. The driver may experience a no start condition or in the worst case an engine stall. A warning lamp and error message will display. Steering and brakes will still function.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the in tank fuel pump with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    1,646
    OEM ref
    0016970100
    Build start
    01 Sept 2013
    Build end
    30 Apr 2014
  • 08 Jun 2015BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2015/109

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    The in tank fuel pump may contain sub components that have not been correctly nickel plated. This may cause excessive friction leading to the fuel pump being inoperative. The driver may experience a no start condition or in the worst case an engine stall. A warning lamp and error message will display. Steering and brakes will still function.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the in tank fuel pump with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    1,646
    OEM ref
    0016970100
    Build start
    01 Sept 2013
    Build end
    30 Apr 2014
  • 08 Jun 2015BMW 4 SEPIESRef R/2015/109

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    The in tank fuel pump may contain sub components that have not been correctly nickel plated. This may cause excessive friction leading to the fuel pump being inoperative. The driver may experience a no start condition or in the worst case an engine stall. A warning lamp and error message will display. Steering and brakes will still function.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the in tank fuel pump with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    1,646
    OEM ref
    0016970100
    Build start
    01 Sept 2013
    Build end
    30 Apr 2014
  • 08 Jun 2015BMW 1 SERIESRef R/2015/109

    ENGINE MAY STALL

    Defect

    The in tank fuel pump may contain sub components that have not been correctly nickel plated. This may cause excessive friction leading to the fuel pump being inoperative. The driver may experience a no start condition or in the worst case an engine stall. A warning lamp and error message will display. Steering and brakes will still function.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the in tank fuel pump with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    1,646
    OEM ref
    0016970100
    Build start
    01 Sept 2014
    Build end
    31 Mar 2015
  • 13 Apr 2015BMW MOTORRAD UK K SERIESRef RM/2015/005

    WHEEL MAY DETATCH

    Defect

    It is possible that during maintenance work on brake discs and/or wheel changes threaded fasteners might have been over tightened. The over tightening can result in cracks in the wheel flange. In the course of a lengthy service life the cracks can propagate and under worst-case conditions lead to fracture of the bolted join and the wheel separating from the machine. Initially owners will be warned of the concern and when the new components are available the owners will be notified so the components can be replaced.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the aluminium wheel flange with a steel flange.

    Vehicles affected
    23,427
    OEM ref
    0000334200
    Build start
    04 Dec 2002
    Build end
    05 Apr 2011
  • 13 Apr 2015BMW MOTORRAD UK R SERIESRef RM/2015/005

    WHEEL MAY DETATCH

    Defect

    It is possible that during maintenance work on brake discs and/or wheel changes threaded fasteners might have been over tightened. The over tightening can result in cracks in the wheel flange. In the course of a lengthy service life the cracks can propagate and under worst-case conditions lead to fracture of the bolted join and the wheel separating from the machine. Initially owners will be warned of the concern and when the new components are available the owners will be notified so the components can be replaced.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the aluminium wheel flange with a steel flange.

    Vehicles affected
    23,427
    OEM ref
    0000334200
    Build start
    04 Dec 2002
    Build end
    05 Apr 2011
  • 14 Jan 2015BMW i8Ref R/2014/190

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It is possible that lubricant contamination may result in the high current welding of the bolt for the fuel tank earth strap not being to specification. This could over time result in the fuel tank leaking. The driver will become aware of the leak either by the smell or dripping fuel after refuelling.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and inspect the fuel tank. If necessary replace the fuel tank.

    Vehicles affected
    128
    OEM ref
    0016890100
    Build start
    21 Mar 2014
    Build end
    12 Sept 2014
  • 06 Jan 2015BMW 4 SEPIESRef R/2014/188

    SEAT BELT MAY MALFUNCTION

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the Driver's seatbelt retractor may be faulty. The seat belt may be hard to pull out or below zero degrees it may not be possible to pull the belt out. In these instances a driver may not be able to use the belt as intended.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles Check belt operation and replace belt if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    1,502
    Build start
    01 Sept 2014
    Build end
    31 Mar 2015
  • 06 Jan 2015BMW M3Ref R/2014/188

    SEAT BELT MAY MALFUNCTION

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the Driver's seatbelt retractor may be faulty. The seat belt may be hard to pull out or below zero degrees it may not be possible to pull the belt out. In these instances a driver may not be able to use the belt as intended.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles Check belt operation and replace belt if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    1,502
    Build start
    01 Sept 2014
    Build end
    31 Mar 2015
  • 06 Jan 2015BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2014/188

    SEAT BELT MAY MALFUNCTION

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the Driver's seatbelt retractor may be faulty. The seat belt may be hard to pull out or below zero degrees it may not be possible to pull the belt out. In these instances a driver may not be able to use the belt as intended.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles Check belt operation and replace belt if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    1,502
    Build start
    01 Sept 2014
    Build end
    31 Mar 2015
  • 06 Jan 2015BMW 2 SERIESRef R/2014/188

    SEAT BELT MAY MALFUNCTION

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the Driver's seatbelt retractor may be faulty. The seat belt may be hard to pull out or below zero degrees it may not be possible to pull the belt out. In these instances a driver may not be able to use the belt as intended.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles Check belt operation and replace belt if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    1,502
    Build start
    01 Sept 2014
    Build end
    31 Mar 2015
  • 10 Dec 2014BMW X5Ref R/2014/177

    SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANT

    Defect

    For the left hand rear comfort seat the bracket to which the seat belt buckle is mounted may not be correctly positioned. The incorrect positioning causes incorrect welding of the bracket to the seat frame. If a collision occurs the welding for the bracket may weaken / fail leading to increased risk for the passenger in that seat.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seat frame for the left hand rear comfort seat.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    0052590100
    Build start
    13 Sept 2014
    Build end
    22 Sept 2014
  • 17 Nov 2014BMW MINIRef R/2014/155

    FRONT SEAT BACKREST MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE

    Defect

    The back-rest adjustment mechanism on both front seats may be incorrectly set and display a large amount of play. This can cause the back rest to wobble and in the event of an accident the back rest may inadvertently fold backwards.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles adjust back rests to manufacturer's specifications.

    Vehicles affected
    2,836
    OEM ref
    0052600100
    Build start
    01 Aug 2014
    Build end
    30 Sept 2014
  • 07 Oct 2014BMW MINIRef R/2014/131

    SPARE WHEEL MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    The emergency spare wheel mounting may gradually loosen due to vibration. If the flange nut loosens completely the emergency spare wheel well with the spare wheel can suddenly separate from the vehicles underbody.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the flange nut on the mounting plate of the emergency spare wheel well.

    Vehicles affected
    1,163
    OEM ref
    0071120200
    Build start
    01 Dec 2013
    Build end
    30 Sept 2014
  • 28 Jul 2014BMW 6 SERIESRef R/2014/068

    ENGINE EMERGENCY MODE MAY BE ACTIVATED DURING DRIVING

    Defect

    The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.

    Remedy

    Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit

    Vehicles affected
    2,967
    OEM ref
    0011280300& 0011360300
    Build start
    01 Sept 2009
    Build end
    30 Nov 2011
  • 28 Jul 2014BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2014/068

    ENGINE EMERGENCY MODE MAY BE ACTIVATED DURING DRIVING

    Defect

    The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.

    Remedy

    Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit

    Vehicles affected
    2,967
    OEM ref
    0011280300& 0011360300
    Build start
    01 Sept 2009
    Build end
    30 Nov 2011
  • 28 Jul 2014BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2014/068

    ENGINE EMERGENCY MODE MAY BE ACTIVATED DURING DRIVING

    Defect

    The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.

    Remedy

    Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit

    Vehicles affected
    2,967
    OEM ref
    0011280300& 0011360300
    Build start
    01 Sept 2009
    Build end
    30 Nov 2011
  • 28 Jul 2014BMW X3Ref R/2014/068

    ENGINE EMERGENCY MODE MAY BE ACTIVATED DURING DRIVING

    Defect

    The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.

    Remedy

    Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit

    Vehicles affected
    2,967
    OEM ref
    0011280300& 0011360300
    Build start
    01 Sept 2009
    Build end
    30 Nov 2011
  • 28 Jul 2014BMW X1Ref R/2014/068

    ENGINE EMERGENCY MODE MAY BE ACTIVATED DURING DRIVING

    Defect

    The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.

    Remedy

    Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit

    Vehicles affected
    2,967
    OEM ref
    0011280300& 0011360300
    Build start
    01 Sept 2009
    Build end
    30 Nov 2011
  • 28 Jul 2014BMW 7 SERIESRef R/2014/068

    ENGINE EMERGENCY MODE MAY BE ACTIVATED DURING DRIVING

    Defect

    The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.

    Remedy

    Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit

    Vehicles affected
    2,967
    OEM ref
    0011280300& 0011360300
    Build start
    01 Sept 2009
    Build end
    30 Nov 2011
  • 28 Jul 2014BMW X5Ref R/2014/068

    ENGINE EMERGENCY MODE MAY BE ACTIVATED DURING DRIVING

    Defect

    The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.

    Remedy

    Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit

    Vehicles affected
    2,967
    OEM ref
    0011280300& 0011360300
    Build start
    01 Sept 2009
    Build end
    30 Nov 2011
  • 28 Jul 2014BMW Z4Ref R/2014/068

    ENGINE EMERGENCY MODE MAY BE ACTIVATED DURING DRIVING

    Defect

    The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.

    Remedy

    Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit

    Vehicles affected
    2,967
    OEM ref
    0011280300& 0011360300
    Build start
    01 Sept 2009
    Build end
    30 Nov 2011

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