Illustrative photo: Source BMW
Reason for the recall:
Owing to a process error with the engine assembly, the chain tensioner may not have been tightened to specification, resulting in damage to the chain tensioner. In the worst case the chain tensioner may break and result in a large-scale oil leak, which may cause a potential risk for other road users.
The recall affects vehicles manufactured between 17 and 24 March 2015.
Source: Alert A12/0714/15
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| Type of alert | |
| Production period | 17. - 24. 3. 2015 |
| Risk | 1 |
| Type/number of model | Type: 5L, 5K, 7L; EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0363*, e1*2007/46*0455*, e1*2007/46*0276* |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Alert submitted by | Germany |
| Measures taken by economic operators | |
| Products were found and measures were taken also in | See the source |
| Published by Rapex | 05/06/2015 |
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please get in touch with an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
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Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact a BMW dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.
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