Tl* the contact owned a 2007 bmw x3. while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the vehicle caught on fire. the contact stated that the fire started in the engine compartment and then spread to the entire vehicle. the fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire. a fire report was filed. the vehicle was towed to geico insurance and it was later determined that the fire was caused by a defective pcv heater valve. there were no injuries. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). a local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. *tt *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x3. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number; 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact stated that the heater blew out extremely hot or cold air when activated. also, the check engine indicator was illuminated. the contact called bmw of bakersfield (5400 gasoline alley dr., bakersfield, ca 93313, (661) 396-4040) and was informed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the failure mileage was unknown. vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 325i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified at 1-800-831-1117. the manufacturer confirmed that the parts for the failure were not available, and stated no guarantee that the parts would be available on a specific date. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms part not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine & engine cooling). the dealer stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. the dealer (bmw of houston north, 17730 north freeway, houston, tx 77090) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (bmw of denver downtown, 1040 south colorado blvd, denver, co, (303) 954-4856) was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact stated that the pcv valve heater warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 122,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.