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BMW - Replace vanos bolts n51 n52 n55

Official notice

1 May 2024

Last checked

1 May 2024

Medium riskDVSA
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An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - Replace vanos bolts n51 n52 n55. Replace vanos bolts n51 n52 n55 Published 2024-05-01.

What to do now

On affected vehicles the eight aluminium screws will be replaced if evidence of faulty screws is found then the vanos adjustment unit will also be replaced.

Units affected

1

Recall number

R-2024-191

Official notice

2024-05-01

The hazard

Replace vanos bolts n51 n52 n55

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

X3

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Affected products

Product 1

BMW X3

Units affected

1

Risk / hazard

Replace vanos bolts n51 n52 n55

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

BMW

Manufacturer

Bmw

Phone

Not provided

Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2024-191

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2024-191

Campaign number

0011520700

Units affected

1

Classification

DVSA recall R-2024-191

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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