BMW Group expands technical campaign
Munich. Internal BMW Group investigations have
revealed that in the case of some diesel vehicles glycol-leakage from
the EGR- (Exhaust-Gas-Recirculation-) Cooler can occur. In combination
with typical soot deposits and the high temperatures normally present
in the EGR module this might result in smoldering particles. This
could lead in very rare cases to the melting of the intake manifold
and in extremely rare cases result in fire. The BMW Group has decided
to carry out a technical campaign to check the EGR module and replace
any faulty components on the potentially affected diesel vehicles.
The technical campaigns initially decided for European and Asian
countries in mid-August 2018 involved around 480.000 BMW diesel
vehicles. During further examination of engines with a similar
technical setup, the BMW Group analyzed individual cases that were not
included in the original technical campaigns. These individual cases
posed no significant risk to our customers. Nonetheless the BMW Group
decided to further reduce even this minor risk by expanding the
country-specific technical campaigns. It is the goal of BMW Group to
support the trust and confidence of our customers in our products.
As a whole, the initial technical campaign and the expanded campaign
include around 1.6 million vehicles worldwide (production from August
2010 until August 2017). Individual production periods vary per model.
Customer information will be distributed in the sales organization.
Customers with vehicles involved in the technical campaign will be contacted.
If you have any queries, please contact:
BMW Group Corporate Communications
Andreas Cremer
Corporate and Culture Communications
Telephone:
+49-89-382-12816
mailto: Andreas.Cremer@bmw.de
Michael Rebstock
Corporate and Culture Communications
Telephone:
+49 89 382-20470
mailto: Michael.Rebstock@bmw.de
Mathias Schmidt
Head of Corporate and Culture Communications
Telephone:
+49-89-382-24544
mailto: Mathias.M.Schmidt@bmw.de
Internet: www.press.bmw.de
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