New PCV heater recall

[Papa Popov]

Just got a letter today stating that the prior recall for the PCV heater (17V-673 / 19V-273) repair wasn't effective, and that my car (10/08 build date) "needs a new remedy performed", but "they are not able to perform a remedy at this time".

The letter goes on to say that "If you see smoke from the engine compartment, or smell smoke, or a plastic burning odor, carefully move away from traffic and pull over to a safe location as soon as possible".

Funny enough, been having those exact symptoms recently. Thought I botch the VCG job I did a few months ago and was leaking oil towards the back of the engine, but this would make more sense as I haven't been able to find a leak. My problem started ~2 trouble-free months after the VCG job. I get constant smoke coming out of the hood and occasionally into the vents. Its definitely a burning oil smell, but as the car runs it turns into more of a plastic-y smell.

This obviously needs to be fixed, but I'm a bit worried about what all the repairs will entail. I installed a 3IM at the same time that I did my VCG. Could this void the recall? (if that's even possible?) What parts would need to be replaced, and would it include the IM itself?

[E82driver]

Originally Posted by Papa Popov

Just got a letter today stating that the prior recall for the PCV heater (17V-673 / 19V-273) repair wasn't effective, and that my car (10/08 build date) "needs a new remedy performed", but "they are not able to perform a remedy at this time".

The letter goes on to say that "If you see smoke from the engine compartment, or smell smoke, or a plastic burning odor, carefully move away from traffic and pull over to a safe location as soon as possible".

Funny enough, been having those exact symptoms recently. Thought I botch the VCG job I did a few months ago and was leaking oil towards the back of the engine, but this would make more sense as I haven't been able to find a leak. My problem started ~2 trouble-free months after the VCG job. I get constant smoke coming out of the hood and occasionally into the vents. Its definitely a burning oil smell, but as the car runs it turns into more of a plastic-y smell.

This obviously needs to be fixed, but I'm a bit worried about what all the repairs will entail. I installed a 3IM at the same time that I did my VCG. Could this void the recall? (if that's even possible?) What parts would need to be replaced, and would it include the IM itself?

Having exact same issue in my '13