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title: "Recall: 2007-2011 BMW X3, X5 Heater May Short Circuit"
url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2017/11/recall-2007-2011-bmw-x3-x5-heater-may-short-circuit/"
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# Recall: 2007-2011 BMW X3, X5 Heater May Short Circuit

By Tim Esterdahl

Published: 2017-11-22T18:34:35+00:00

![Featured image](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CAB70BMS201A0802.jpg>)

**![](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CAB70BMS201A0802.jpg>)[NHTSA Campaign Number:](<https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V683>)**17V683000

 

**Manufacturer** BMW of North America, LLC

 

**Components** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

 

**Potential Number of Units Affected**740,561

 

**Summary**

 

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

 

**Remedy**

 

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

 

**Notes**

 

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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