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BMW of North America, LLC - Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire
Published: August 8, 2024Recall ID: 24V588000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An EGR valve with smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increases the risk of an engine fire.
Product Description & Identification
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 540d xDrive vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-614. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Affected Products
Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 24V588000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V588000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 540d xDrive vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-614. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold. |
| Completion rate | 86.67 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the EGR module and the intake manifold as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Consequence summary | An EGR valve with smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increases the risk of an engine fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 15 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmBMW of North America, LLC
- Risk LevelENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING