Bmw recalls 3 SERIES SALOON — The tandam vacuum/oil pump may fail
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⚠ What You Should Do
On the affected vehicles the control unit (DME) will be programmed to prevent the failure from occuring.
Recall Details
Defect: The fault involves the tandem vacuum/oil pump fitted to the engine. On affected vehicles it is possible that the engine rotates in the opposite direction than it is meant to on start-up causing the tandem pump to fail.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the control unit (DME) will be programmed to prevent the failure from occuring.
Vehicles affected: 1
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2021/288
Make: BMW | Model: 3 SERIES SALOON
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2021/288.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
The fault involves the tandem vacuum/oil pump fitted to the engine. On affected vehicles it is possible that the engine rotates in the opposite direction than it is meant to on start-up causing the tandem pump to fail.