Anyone had their PVC valve heater recall done yet?

VF08822 · 09-15-2018, 03:38 PM

Typo in title, meant PCV.

My 128 has been under the PCV valve heater recall for almost a year now. Both BMWNA and the dealer still say that parts aren't available.

I've heard they're prioritizing colder climates (opposite of the airbag recall). Anyone here had theirs done? Post your location if possible.

MightyMouseTech · 09-15-2018, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by VF08822

Typo in title, meant PCV.

My 128 has been under the PCV valve heater recall for almost a year now. Both BMWNA and the dealer still say that parts aren't available.

I've heard they're prioritizing colder climates (opposite of the airbag recall). Anyone here had theirs done? Post your location if possible.

Really? I have done about 50 of these recalls already. We are a 24 bay shop, and every tech does several a day.

VF08822 · 09-15-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Really? I have done about 50 of these recalls already. We are a 24 bay shop, and every tech does several a day.

Interesting. It may be that they're dividing the part supply by region. I'll call BMWNA on Monday and see if they'll budge- that's what I needed to do for the airbag recall.

chris_flies · 09-15-2018, 05:55 PM

Welcome to the forums!

I got my recall notice at least six months ago, and no news yet. The cold climate priority would make sense...

JIM1inWisconsin · 09-16-2018, 07:35 AM

Had mine done last week. The intake manifold was damaged from the faulty pcv and was replaced as well. Tech advisor said it was melted. Airbag recall was taken care of at the same time. Everything done at no charge by the dealer.

02Pilot · 09-16-2018, 07:52 AM

Mine was done a couple months ago. Given the function and the nature of the problem, prioritizing by region makes a lot of sense in this case.

m_thompson · 09-17-2018, 12:14 PM

Had mine done a few weeks ago.

gixracer · 09-18-2018, 06:50 AM

Done, along with an added scratch to my rear quarter

Tuxedo · 09-18-2018, 07:09 AM

my car has been showing in the red on the recall. I speculate 06' 07' e90's have been prioritized as many have been in showed part ready. if the bulletin is handy and sheds key information i'll report back

Update: parts began distribution in June 2018, no priority is listed effects all N51/N52 made 02/06-12/2011 SI B11 16 17 09/13/18

Lucky1 · 09-19-2018, 11:17 AM

Better push to get it done fast. I raised hell to get mine done to avoid just this thing. Of course it COULD just be a coincidence...

https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/20...000-in-damage/

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2018/09/...damages-house/

Tuxedo · 09-19-2018, 08:03 PM

my parts dept. received 100 recall parts today, my car still shows red as of today.

Suhb · 09-23-2018, 09:21 PM

You can usually ask to have it done before getting something official in the mail.

Jeb_ · 09-24-2018, 10:05 PM

I hadn't gotten the letter saying parts were available. However, I just had my car in for an alignment and when I got there they asked if I wanted the recall handled as well.

JimD · 10-03-2018, 12:52 PM

I got a letter yesterday saying they were ready to do it. I called today and they said they don't have the parts but will call me when they do. I made a note and put the letter aside for now. I plan to call them in a couple weeks.

Thunderguts · 10-03-2018, 03:28 PM

I've never gotten a letter and the website tells me that I have no active recalls.

As an interesting side note, a representative from Ford knocked on my door last night to alert me that I had an airbag recall on my Mustang. He practically insisted that I make an appointment right then and there to take it in. I've known about this for a long time, but kept putting it off because I don't want them tearing into my dash. I guess Ford is taking this recall seriously. He said they were going door-to-door to over 8,000 people in the DFW area.

NikkiBaby · 10-04-2018, 10:11 AM

I just purchased my first BMW ( former Mercedes owner) 1 week ago. Should I contact the BMW dealership to get this scheduled? Also, since it is a RECALL...are there out of pocket expenses for me?

Thanks
Nikki

519.E82 · 10-04-2018, 10:26 AM

I live in canada, had mine booked for the 21st of September but had to cancel. Hopefully can get it done in spring

JimD · 10-04-2018, 02:06 PM

If you own a BMW but are not the original owner, I would call a local dealership with your VIN handy and see if the recall applies to your car. I think they can rapidly tell you. If it does, they can at least get you on the list - possibly they can schedule your visit.

There is a good chance that BMW does not have good enough records to track the cars through ownership changes.

128ibro · 10-09-2018, 07:10 PM

Did mine today, how can I tell if they really did it?

09-15-2018, 03:38 PM	#1
VF08822 Hydraulic Steering Junkie 18 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2008 E82 128i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	Anyone had their PVC valve heater recall done yet? Typo in title, meant PCV. My 128 has been under the PCV valve heater recall for almost a year now. Both BMWNA and the dealer still say that parts aren't available. I've heard they're prioritizing colder climates (opposite of the airbag recall). Anyone here had theirs done? Post your location if possible. __________________ 2008 E82 128i \| Crimson Red \| Sport Package \| Automatic Last edited by VF08822; 09-15-2018 at 03:39 PM.. Reason: Typo
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JIM1inWisconsin Enlisted Member 6 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: wisconsin iTrader: (1)	pcv Had mine done last week. The intake manifold was damaged from the faulty pcv and was replaced as well. Tech advisor said it was melted. Airbag recall was taken care of at the same time. Everything done at no charge by the dealer.
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02Pilot Malcontent 188 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Mine was done a couple months ago. Given the function and the nature of the problem, prioritizing by region makes a lot of sense in this case. __________________ Life's tough. It's tougher when you're stupid. -John Wayne
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Jeb_ Private First Class 61 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I hadn't gotten the letter saying parts were available. However, I just had my car in for an alignment and when I got there they asked if I wanted the recall handled as well.
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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I got a letter yesterday saying they were ready to do it. I called today and they said they don't have the parts but will call me when they do. I made a note and put the letter aside for now. I plan to call them in a couple weeks. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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Thunderguts Captain 776 Rep 992 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Sport MT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	I've never gotten a letter and the website tells me that I have no active recalls. As an interesting side note, a representative from Ford knocked on my door last night to alert me that I had an airbag recall on my Mustang. He practically insisted that I make an appointment right then and there to take it in. I've known about this for a long time, but kept putting it off because I don't want them tearing into my dash. I guess Ford is taking this recall seriously. He said they were going door-to-door to over 8,000 people in the DFW area.
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NikkiBaby Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2010 Black 128i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	I just purchased my first BMW ( former Mercedes owner) 1 week ago. Should I contact the BMW dealership to get this scheduled? Also, since it is a RECALL...are there out of pocket expenses for me? Thanks Nikki
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