a recall for E60?

[Terry]

i heard there is a recall for the E60 regarding the shock absorber and they have to change it... anyone got the call from PML?

 

[TheNew7]

Re: a recall for E60?

This is from Australia:

Rear shock absorbers

Date: 11/07/2006

Supplier Name: BMW Australia Ltd

Product Make: BMW

Product Model: E60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66 (BMW 5, 6, 7 Series variants)

Target Number:

Model Years From: 09.01.2006 to 26.04.2006

Consequences:

Campaign Number:

VIN Range:

Serial Range:

Product Info: BMW Vehicle - E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66 - Production range 09.01.2006 to 26.04.2006

Defect Details: The lower rubber mounts may come loose from the rear shock absorbers. If this occurs , wheel guidance would be lost and, depending on the driving situation, it may no longer be possible to control the vehicle safely.

Consumer action: The rear shock aborbers should be replaced. Contact your preferred Authorised BMW Dealer as soon as possible. For further information and guidance call your preferred BMW Dealer or BMW Group Australia on 1800 813 299.

Market Coverage: National

Recall Coverage: National

This one is from a UK website:

Vehicle Recall Details

Reference : R/2005/022
Manufacturer Ref :
Make: BMW
Model : E46,E53,E60,E61,E65,SERIES3,5,7 AND X5
Launch Date : 2/8/2005
Numbers Involved : 697
Build Start Date : 11/30/2004
Build End Date : 1/31/2005

Details

Concern : THE BEARINGS OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL
Description : The bearings of the high pressure fuel injector pump may fail after a short travelled distance (approximately 3000 to 6000 miles) This leads to a total failure of the engine's fuel supply, which results in the engine stalling.
Remedial Action : Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the fuel injector pump.

 

[TheNew7]

Re: a recall for E60?

Check out this one:

Vehicle Recall Details


Reference : R/2003/169
Manufacturer Ref :
Make: BMW
Model : 5 SERIES
Launch Date : 01/11/2003
Numbers Involved : 8176
Build Start Date : 01/01/2001
Build End Date : 31/08/2001


Details


Concern : UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG
Description : A possible fault in the microprocessor in the air bag control unit could lead to an uncontrolled setting of the output signals from the control unit immediately after switching on the ignition. In unfavourable conditions this may lead to components of the safety and restraint system being triggered. This fault does not affect the vehicle while the car is being driven.
Remedial Action : Recall affected vehicles and replace and code the air bag control unit.
Vehicle Id :

 

[Terry]

Re: a recall for E60?

so do we actually need to bring back to pml?

 

[ganesan]

Re: a recall for E60?

Yes for rear shock absorbers and it is only for cars manufactured in 2006. PMl will call if your car is involved and it takes about 90 minutes to change while you wait.