Recall 12E-A02 - Replace Emissions Label
SI B71 01 12Tools and Accessories (Engine-Chassis)
June 2012
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B71 01 12 dated May 2012.
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
BMW centers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the center's possession at the time of notification. In BMW NA's case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a recall notification in the form of a Service Information bulletin (SIB) or transmission of a Dealer Communication System (DCS) recall message.
Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a recall campaign is announced by BMW NA, centers must ensure that all recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open recall.
The Safety Act also prohibits centers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open recall has been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment.
Finally, BMW centers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by BMW NA. Please follow the specific instructions provided by BMW NA on the return or disposition of the parts.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 12E-A02: Replace Emissions Label
MODEL
E70, E71 with the N55 engine
SITUATION
Certain vehicles were produced without the required emissions label installed on the underside of the engine hood.
Customers will receive notification letters informing them to make a service appointment at their BMW centers to have the correct label installed.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Emissions Recall Campaign involves E70 and E71 vehicles with the N55 engine according to VIN selection.
In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Emissions Recall Campaign completed or is affected by this Emissions Recall Campaign, first check if the "Emissions Recall Campaign Completed" label SD 92-435 is attached to the right (passenger) rear side of the hood in the engine compartment, close to the windshield. If the label is found, the campaign has already been performed. If the "Emissions Recall Campaign Completed" label is not present, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
[NEW] PROCEDURE
1. Open the engine compartment hood.
Note:
If the emission label is indeed present, it is not necessary to replace it, but only install the "Emission Recall Completed" label.
2. Clean the underhood surface with a suitable cleaning solution.
3. Affix the required emissions label.
PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
After the vehicle has been checked and corrected, obtain a label (SD 92-435) and with the indelible marker provided, legibly print the Recall name, Recall number, and dealer code (5 digits) on the Recall Completion Label (see illustration). An initial quantity of 100 labels will be sent to all BMW centers. Peel the label from its backing and affix it to the right (passenger) rear side of the hood in the engine compartment, close to the windshield.
Note:
Additional labels can be ordered online at BMW TIS.
For California centers only: it is required by the California code of regulations that an executed orange "Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction" certificate (SD92-084, see illustration) be provided to each customer (for vehicles registered in the state of California), once the recall on his or her vehicle has been completed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION