Engine Cooling System problems of the 2010 BMW 528

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528i. The contact stated while making a left turn and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The brake and transmission warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and then attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was next towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the camshaft and timing belt chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign numbers: 23v707000 (engine and engine cooling) and 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 124,000.

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528i. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that while driving recently at various speeds, an abnormal, whistling noise would emit from the vehicle as the rpm gauge moved up and down without warning. The contact also stated the the vehicle had begun vibrate as if it were about to stall without warning. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528xi. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (flemington BMW, 216 us highway 202 31, flemington, NJ 08822, (908) 788-2691) indicated that the contact would need to wait to receive a second letter from the manufacturer, and that parts may become available in the summer of 2018. The dealer made no mention of inspecting the vehicle to determine if the part would prematurely fail. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called two local dealers (BMW of bayside, 21427 northern blvd, bayside, NY 11361 and braman BMW west palm beach, 2901 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, FL 33409). The contact was informed by both dealers that the parts were not available and that he would be notified when they arrive. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.