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17V047000 Jan 20, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525i...

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Mar 27, 2018 Structure Fire 190,000 mi

SPONTANEOUS FIRE THAT BEGAN UNDER THE HOOD WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVE-THRU LINE AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, BUT WAS STOPPED AT THE "PAY" WINDOW. BEGAN SMELLING BURNING ODOR AND THEN NOTICED LIGHT SMOKE COMING FROM GAP BETWEEN HOOD AND FRONT QUARTER PANELS. WHILE AWAITING FIRE ...

Mar 27, 2018 Electrical System Fire 190,000 mi

SPONTANEOUS FIRE THAT BEGAN UNDER THE HOOD WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVE-THRU LINE AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, BUT WAS STOPPED AT THE "PAY" WINDOW. BEGAN SMELLING BURNING ODOR AND THEN NOTICED LIGHT SMOKE COMING FROM GAP BETWEEN HOOD AND FRONT QUARTER PANELS. WHILE AWAITING FIRE ...

Mar 27, 2018 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

SPONTANEOUS FIRE THAT BEGAN UNDER THE HOOD WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVE-THRU LINE AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, BUT WAS STOPPED AT THE "PAY" WINDOW. BEGAN SMELLING BURNING ODOR AND THEN NOTICED LIGHT SMOKE COMING FROM GAP BETWEEN HOOD AND FRONT QUARTER PANELS. WHILE AWAITING FIRE ...

Mar 27, 2018 Structure Fire 190,000 mi

SPONTANEOUS FIRE THAT BEGAN UNDER THE HOOD WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVE-THRU LINE AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, BUT WAS STOPPED AT THE "PAY" WINDOW. BEGAN SMELLING BURNING ODOR AND THEN NOTICED LIGHT SMOKE COMING FROM GAP BETWEEN HOOD AND FRONT QUARTER PANELS. WHILE AWAITING FIRE ...

Mar 27, 2018 Electrical System Fire 190,000 mi

SPONTANEOUS FIRE THAT BEGAN UNDER THE HOOD WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVE-THRU LINE AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, BUT WAS STOPPED AT THE "PAY" WINDOW. BEGAN SMELLING BURNING ODOR AND THEN NOTICED LIGHT SMOKE COMING FROM GAP BETWEEN HOOD AND FRONT QUARTER PANELS. WHILE AWAITING FIRE ...

Mar 27, 2018 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

SPONTANEOUS FIRE THAT BEGAN UNDER THE HOOD WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVE-THRU LINE AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, BUT WAS STOPPED AT THE "PAY" WINDOW. BEGAN SMELLING BURNING ODOR AND THEN NOTICED LIGHT SMOKE COMING FROM GAP BETWEEN HOOD AND FRONT QUARTER PANELS. WHILE AWAITING FIRE ...

Jan 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

CERTAIN BMW ENGINES HAVE AN OIL SEPARATOR VALVE. IT IS PART OF THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM, AND IT IS INTENDED TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE FROM THE OIL. SEVERAL BMW OWNERS ARE NOW REPORTING THAT THIS VALVE CAN FREEZE IN VERY COLD TEMPERATURES. WHEN IT FREEZES, EXCESS PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE CRAN...

Jan 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

CERTAIN BMW ENGINES HAVE AN OIL SEPARATOR VALVE. IT IS PART OF THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM, AND IT IS INTENDED TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE FROM THE OIL. SEVERAL BMW OWNERS ARE NOW REPORTING THAT THIS VALVE CAN FREEZE IN VERY COLD TEMPERATURES. WHEN IT FREEZES, EXCESS PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE CRAN...

Nov 6, 2003 Power Train Crash

KEY WAS IN ACCESSORY POSITION, SON WAS IN PASSENGER SEAT AND ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON AND TOOK THE CAR OUT OF GEAR, WHILE REACHING TO CHANGE RADIO. CAR ROLLED INTO EMBANKMENT. IF THE KEY IS IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION (MOTOR NOT RUNNING) THE CAR CAN BE PLACED INTO GEAR WITHOUT PLACI...

Nov 6, 2003 Power Train Crash

KEY WAS IN ACCESSORY POSITION, SON WAS IN PASSENGER SEAT AND ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON AND TOOK THE CAR OUT OF GEAR, WHILE REACHING TO CHANGE RADIO. CAR ROLLED INTO EMBANKMENT. IF THE KEY IS IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION (MOTOR NOT RUNNING) THE CAR CAN BE PLACED INTO GEAR WITHOUT PLACI...

Apr 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES APPLY TOO QUICKLY, STOPS SUDDENLY. *AK

Apr 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES APPLY TOO QUICKLY, STOPS SUDDENLY. *AK