BMW "bolt door" dust settled in China recalled 230,000 vehicles

In a recent development, BMW (China) Automobile Trading Co., Ltd. and BMW Brilliance Automobile Co., Ltd. submitted a recall plan to the AQSIQ in accordance with the Regulations on the Management of Defective Automobile Product Recall. The recall was scheduled to begin in China on June 18, 2014, and involved a total of 232,098 vehicles equipped with N52K, N52T, and N55 engines. This move came after mounting pressure from both domestic and international media and consumer groups. The issue at hand has been ongoing for years in China, with reports of engine camshaft bolt failures affecting over 40,000 vehicles. Models such as the BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5, and X6 have all been impacted, with nearly every model sold by BMW in the region experiencing similar problems. As the date of Consumer Protection Rights Day (March 15) approached, BMW Brilliance and BMW China issued a joint statement on March 14, announcing that a comprehensive investigation into the problem had begun and that a voluntary recall would be submitted to the AQSIQ soon. However, the statement was criticized for not providing clear details on the scope of the recall, the timeline, or the specific nature of the fault. Many saw it as a PR maneuver designed to avoid backlash during the sensitive 3.15 period. The lack of transparency led to further public dissatisfaction. BMW China and its partners will contact vehicle owners through authorized dealers to schedule repairs. Owners can reach out via the BMW Customer Service Hotline at 400-800-6666 or visit the AQSIQ website or the AQSIQ Defective Product Management Center for more information. A spokesperson for BMW China, Jimmy Cao, stated that the company had previously announced an investigation and planned recall on its official Weibo account, emphasizing that this particular recall was part of a local initiative, not a global one. Of the 232,098 affected vehicles, nearly 60% were imported by BMW (China) Automobile Trading Co., Ltd., including models like the 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6, and Z4. These vehicles were manufactured between June 10, 2009, and July 30, 2012. Meanwhile, 93,564 units produced by BMW Brilliance, primarily the 3 Series and 5 Series, were manufactured between November 7, 2009, and June 6, 2013. According to BMW, the issue stemmed from a design flaw in the fixing bolts of the engine's variable valve timing mechanism (VANOS). Over time, these bolts could loosen or even break, leading to potential failure of the system. In some cases, this could result in the engine being unable to start or causing mechanical damage, posing a significant safety risk. To address the problem, BMW (China) Automobile Trading Co., Ltd. and BMW Brilliance will replace the faulty bolts free of charge for all vehicles within the recall range, ensuring the elimination of the safety hazard. The company continues to emphasize its commitment to customer safety and transparency in handling such issues.

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