BMW 3 SERIES ( 01/09/2009 – 30/11/2011) DEFECT: The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.
Remedy
Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit
| Recall Launch Date | 28/07/2014 |
| Recall No. | R/2014/068 |
| Models Affected | 1 3 4 5 6 X1 X3 X5 Z4 |
| Manufacturer Ref | 0011280300& 0011360300 |
| VIN Start | 5UXZV4C51BL409549 |
| VIN end | 5UXZV4C50BL411469 |
| Build Start | 01/09/2009 |
| Build end | 30/11/2011 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 2967 |
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