Recall 09E-A02 - Diesel Particulate Filter Replacement
SI B18 01 09Exhaust System
October 2009
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 07 06 dated August 2009.
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL
AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE
OR REPAIRS AND PRIOR TO RETAIL DELIVERY.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Voluntary Emissions Recall 09E-A02: Check and Replace Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
MODEL
E90 335d with the M57Y engine produced from 11/12/2008 to 1/16/2009
SITUATION
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) levels may exceed legal limits.
A copy of the customer notification letter is included.
CAUSE
Faulty diesel particulate filter may have been installed.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Recall Campaign involves MY 2009 E90 335d vehicles with the M57Y engine produced from 11/12/2008 to 1/16/2009.
[NEW] In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Emissions Recall Campaign completed or is affected by this Recall Campaign, first check whether the Recall Completion Label, SD 92-393, 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 Recall Completion 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.
The chassis number ranges listed are only for informational purposes, and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
PROCEDURE
On all affected vehicles, inspect and replace the diesel particulate filter, if needed, per the procedure below:
1. Remove the underside protection panels to obtain visual access to the DPF (refer to Repair Instruction RA 5147490).
2. There are several identification marks on the right-hand side of the DPF (see picture). Determine the sequence of the numbers surrounded by the red line in the picture, with the help of a mirror. If the sequence of numbers is 0003007421, the DPF must be replaced.
Replacing the diesel particulate filter
To replace the DPF, proceed as recommended in Repair Instruction RA 18 31 080 - Remove and refit/replace the diesel particulate filter (M57T2).
PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
After the vehicle has been checked and corrected, obtain a label (SD92-393) and with a ballpoint pen, print your dealer code (5 digits) on the Recall Completion Label (see illustration). An initial quantity
of 5 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.
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.
Note:
Additional labels can be ordered online at BMW TIS.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage.
Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:
ATTACHMENTS
view PDF attachment B180109Customer_Letter
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