SA CUSTOMERS AFFECTED
A total of 3120 BMWs in South Africa are affected by the company’s voluntary recall.
According to BMW the recall is a precautionary measure: "BMW is taking the precaution of checking the bolts on the Vanos unit in selected vehicles with six-cylinder engines. Depending on the results, the bolts or the Vanos unit will be replaced."
The Vanos unit is a variable valve timing system produced by BMW.
BMW communications manager Edward Makwana said: "We will be contacting all the affected customers to check the Vanos unit on the affected vehicles. Depending on the results of this check, either the bolts or the complete Vanos unit will be replaced.
"Vehicles will spend approximately four hours in the BMW workshop and this service will be free of charge."
BMW 1 Series
BMW 3 Series
BMW 5 Series
BMW 6 Series
BMW 7 Series
BMW X1
BMW X3
BMW X5
BMW X6
BMW Z4