BMW M760LI 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V377000

Make Model Year
BMW M760LI 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-11 2017-06-14 2017-06-15

Production Dates: 2016-05-10 - 2017-06-01

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 206

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles may have had incorrect engine oil cooler line installed, causing an oil leak in the engine compartment.

Consequence

If oil leaks onto the front brake discs, a greater distance may be needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler line, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-240.

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.