BMW Expands Recall to Half a Million Cars Over Faulty Engine Bolts

BMW has issued a recall for 489,000 vehicles due to faulty bolts in some of the company’s six-cylinder engines that could lead to failure and stalling, according to multiple reports.

The models in the recall include 1 Series, 3, Series, 5 Series, X3, X5, X6 and Z4 automobiles from 2010 through 2012, along with the 2012 6 Series, USA Today reported.

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"In very rare cases, the bolts holding the variable camshaft timing (Vanos) unit housing may become loose or in extreme cases, break," the company said. A BMW spokesperson told The New York Times that it was unaware of any injuries or accidents due to the problem. Read more...

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BMW Expands Recall to Half a Million Cars Over Faulty Engine Bolts