Transport Canada Recall - 2022452 -
Brand(s)
Summary
Affected products
2018 | BMW | 5 SERIES
Issue
On certain 540d xDrive models, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak. If this happens, you may notice the following symptoms: a warning symbol in the instrument cluster displaying a loss of coolant, reduced engine power, an unpleasant exhaust odour, an unusual noise from the engine and/or smoke from the engine compartment.
Safety risk
A cracked EGR cooler could create the risk of an engine fire.
Corrective actions
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the EGR module. The dealer will also inspect the intake manifold, and replace it, if necessary.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
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