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BMW - The exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time
Official notice
9 Feb 2021
Last checked
9 Feb 2021
An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - The exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time. The exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time Published 2021-02-09.
What to do now
The egr cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
Units affected
63,888
Recall number
R-2021-037
Official notice
2021-02-09
The hazard
The hazard
The exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time
How to check if you're affected
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.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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