Recall - Incorrect Emission Control Label: Overview

GROUP 11
Engine

Bulletin Number
11 05 01

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
September 2001
Service Engineering

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES PRIOR TO RETAIL DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.

SUBJECT:
Service Action No. 01E-A03 Install Correct Vehicle Emission Control Information Label

MODEL:
E46 with M54 B25 engines produced from 9/2000 to 3/2001.

SITUATION

Some 2001 model year 325i and 325iA vehicles may have had a 2000 model year Vehicle Emission Control Information label, part number 7 502 586, installed on the assembly line. BMW of North America, LLC is conducting a Service Action to install the correct emissions label, PN 7 509 981, on affected vehicles.

Note:
Later production 325i models have part number 7 516 218 labels installed. This is a valid application, and these labels should not be changed.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Service Action involves 325i vehicles with M54 B25 engines which were produced from 9/2000 to 3/2001.

In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.





The Chassis Number Ranges shown are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.

PARTS INFORMATION

Note:
A label will be mailed to every customer along with their notification letter.

Therefore, only a small inventory will be required at each dealer.

Part Number Description Quantity
71 22 7 509 981 Emissions Control 1
Label

CORRECTION

The repair consists of checking the Vehicle Emission Control Information label on the underside of the hood to see if the correct label is in place, and installing the correct one if necessary.

Each owner of an affected car will receive a notification letter (sample shown) and a replacement label. The owner can either install the new label, or request that it be installed at your BMW center.

PROCEDURE





Open the hood and check the label on the underside of the hood.

Check the part number on the label. If the part number is 7 502 586, wipe the label with a clean cloth or paper towel, remove the backing from the new label, and apply the label directly over the one on the car.

Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via Campaign Entry.





WARRANTY INFORMATION