Recall rear spoiler? Missing screws

comora99 · 03-03-2018, 10:50 PM

Anyone hear of a recall that started today on the rear spoiler missing screws? My dealer said they could not release the car to me as this just came over the wire.

Rhino707 · 03-04-2018, 01:30 AM

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho....php?t=1252120

Post number 6 has details.

No1Cares · 03-04-2018, 05:37 AM

huh. I just bought mine 2 days ago. they said nothing of the matter. not a big deal but I'd rather go ahead and call to get it all buttoned up if need be. 2 screws are hardly something to worry about, I'm sure they'll do the service on the one you're eyeing and then sell it to you shortly....

comora99 · 03-04-2018, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the info confirming. My car was delivered and sitting on the lot for a few days until I could pick it up and they called and canceled the delivery Saturday morning. I was a little concerned due to a large storm that just came through with trees down everywhere thar something had happened to the car besides a few screws thar couldn’t be quickly verified if it was or was not truly an issue.

arciga18 · 03-04-2018, 11:00 AM

My Nov '17 build is not part of the recall per the bmw website.

How do you forget screws? (slight sarcasm here)

comora99 · 03-04-2018, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by arciga18

My Nov '17 build is not part of the recall per the bmw website.

How do you forget screws? (slight sarcasm here)

It affects possibly all BMWs built up to Feb 23 2018. It’s not showing on the Bmw vin check yet.

comora99 · 03-04-2018, 11:34 AM

More frustrating when reading the tech note all they need to do is peel back the moulding and see if there are 4 screws there or not... if they are there deliver the car to the buyer.

papajohn · 03-04-2018, 11:58 AM

My car completed production in the second week of Feb and according to the VIN lookup tool is NOT affected by this. So it seems they corrected this in their manufacturing process by then. Any car with a prod date before that may be affected.

arciga18 · 03-04-2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by comora99

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Originally Posted by arciga18

My Nov '17 build is not part of the recall per the bmw website.

How do you forget screws? (slight sarcasm here)

It affects possibly all BMWs built up to Feb 23 2018. ItÂ’s not showing on the Bmw vin check yet.

silly me thinking the Bmw system would actually be updated. Thanks for the help.

arciga18 · 03-20-2018, 01:33 PM

I remembered that this was open and decided to check the BMW website.

My X3 is now listed.

DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM
This safety recall involves the rear spoiler which may not have been attached according to specifications.
SAFETY RISK
If the rear spoiler were to detach from a moving vehicle, it could become a hazard to other road users, and increase the risk of a crash.
DESCRIPTION OF REPAIR
The rear spoiler will be inspected and, if necessary, reattached according to specifications.

"remedy available"

now if they could get my e90 fixed......

Kief · 03-20-2018, 02:12 PM

Yes, mine is affected too

papajohn · 03-20-2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by papajohn

My car completed production in the second week of Feb and according to the VIN lookup tool is NOT affected by this. So it seems they corrected this in their manufacturing process by then. Any car with a prod date before that may be affected.

Correction... although when I looked up my VIN on BMW's site, it did not list me as affected, my salesman called me and said I was.

And even though I brought it in by 9a.m. I still didn't get it back for 24 hours, just for them to confirm that in fact all screws were present

skyblue2002 · 03-20-2018, 04:09 PM

Spoiler alert!

arciga18 · 03-20-2018, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by skyblue2002

Spoiler alert!

So I called my SA and he tells me that in typical BMW fashion they don't have the screws available even though the bmw website says parts are ready.

I trust the SA - straight shooter - even though I purchased out of State.

He said if I checked the spoiler and found it to have play or it appears to be loose we could get the X3 in service and put me in a Loaner.

BobsM3Coupe · 03-20-2018, 06:43 PM

Mine also is involved in the recall. But since I'm quite familiar with the R&R of the spoiler (from having it changed twice because of a defect), I removed the inside center panel like the service manual states, and checked for all 4 screws. And they are in place.

arciga18 · 03-20-2018, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Mine also is involved in the recall. But since I'm quite familiar with the R&R of the spoiler (from having it changed twice because of a defect), I removed the inside center panel like the service manual states, and checked for all 4 screws. And they are in place.

Yea, I'm not worried.

Thing would have flown off by now.

voyagergab · 03-21-2018, 06:43 PM

When I made an appointment for this recall today they made it for 2 recalls:

Repair Services:
13 Diagnose Fuel System - Check fuel feed line 13 80 18
51 Diagnose Body Exterior - Inspect or install the rear spoiler screws if necessary 51 80 18RC

When I called back they told me there is a second recall for this fuel feed line.

Slalom · 03-21-2018, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by voyagergab

When I made an appointment for this recall today they made it for 2 recalls:

Repair Services:
13 Diagnose Fuel System - Check fuel feed line 13 80 18
51 Diagnose Body Exterior - Inspect or install the rear spoiler screws if necessary 51 80 18RC

When I called back they told me there is a second recall for this fuel feed line.

Same here - when I made my appointment on Monday they mentioned the fuel feed line recall. Hopefully it will all get done when I bring it in on Monday.

arciga18 · 03-21-2018, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Slalom

Same here - when I made my appointment on Monday they mentioned the fuel feed line recall. Hopefully it will all get done when I bring it in on Monday.

I notice both of you folks are up North.

I just checked the bmw usa website and my VIN only shows the spoiler. I will have to check/ ask the SA about this fuel other fuel feed line..

voyagergab · 03-21-2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by arciga18

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Originally Posted by Slalom

Same here - when I made my appointment on Monday they mentioned the fuel feed line recall. Hopefully it will all get done when I bring it in on Monday.

I notice both of you folks are up North.

I just checked the bmw usa website and my VIN only shows the spoiler. I will have to check/ ask the SA about this fuel other fuel feed line..

The Canadian Vin lookup also only shows the spoiler recall.

Bimar · 03-21-2018, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by voyagergab

When I made an appointment for this recall today they made it for 2 recalls:

Repair Services:
13 Diagnose Fuel System - Check fuel feed line 13 80 18
51 Diagnose Body Exterior - Inspect or install the rear spoiler screws if necessary 51 80 18RC

When I called back they told me there is a second recall for this fuel feed line.

Did they mention if it’s an M40I only issue for the fuel line?

voyagergab · 03-21-2018, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by X4guy

Quote:

Originally Posted by voyagergab

When I made an appointment for this recall today they made it for 2 recalls:

Repair Services:
13 Diagnose Fuel System - Check fuel feed line 13 80 18
51 Diagnose Body Exterior - Inspect or install the rear spoiler screws if necessary 51 80 18RC

When I called back they told me there is a second recall for this fuel feed line.

Did they mention if it’s an M40I only issue for the fuel line?

Sorry I did not ask.

03-03-2018, 10:50 PM	#1
comora99 New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Recall rear spoiler? Missing screws Anyone hear of a recall that started today on the rear spoiler missing screws? My dealer said they could not release the car to me as this just came over the wire.
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03-04-2018, 01:30 AM	#2
Rhino707 Private First Class 77 Rep 182 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho....php?t=1252120 Post number 6 has details.
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No1Cares Lieutenant 436 Rep 570 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	huh. I just bought mine 2 days ago. they said nothing of the matter. not a big deal but I'd rather go ahead and call to get it all buttoned up if need be. 2 screws are hardly something to worry about, I'm sure they'll do the service on the one you're eyeing and then sell it to you shortly....
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03-04-2018, 08:14 AM	#4
comora99 New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info confirming. My car was delivered and sitting on the lot for a few days until I could pick it up and they called and canceled the delivery Saturday morning. I was a little concerned due to a large storm that just came through with trees down everywhere thar something had happened to the car besides a few screws thar couldn’t be quickly verified if it was or was not truly an issue.
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03-04-2018, 11:00 AM	#5
arciga18 Brigadier General 1729 Rep 3,654 Posts Drives: LeMans/ Chestnut E90, RWD Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	My Nov '17 build is not part of the recall per the bmw website. How do you forget screws? (slight sarcasm here)
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03-04-2018, 11:34 AM	#7
comora99 New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	More frustrating when reading the tech note all they need to do is peel back the moulding and see if there are 4 screws there or not... if they are there deliver the car to the buyer.
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03-04-2018, 11:58 AM	#8
papajohn Private 63 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	My car completed production in the second week of Feb and according to the VIN lookup tool is NOT affected by this. So it seems they corrected this in their manufacturing process by then. Any car with a prod date before that may be affected.
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03-20-2018, 01:33 PM	#10
arciga18 Brigadier General 1729 Rep 3,654 Posts Drives: LeMans/ Chestnut E90, RWD Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	I remembered that this was open and decided to check the BMW website. My X3 is now listed. DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM This safety recall involves the rear spoiler which may not have been attached according to specifications. SAFETY RISK If the rear spoiler were to detach from a moving vehicle, it could become a hazard to other road users, and increase the risk of a crash. DESCRIPTION OF REPAIR The rear spoiler will be inspected and, if necessary, reattached according to specifications. "remedy available" now if they could get my e90 fixed......
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Kief Major General 4442 Rep 5,733 Posts Drives: '24 iX50; '23 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika iTrader: (26)	Yes, mine is affected too __________________ __________________ '24-I20 iX 50; '23-G26 i4 M50; '22-G82 M4Cx;20-G05 M50i; '20-F82 M4CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F85 X5M; '18-G01 X3M40i; '18-F80 M3ZCP; '17-F80 M3ZCP; '15-F15 X5; '15-F82 M4; '12-E92 335is; '11-E70 X5d; '11-E89 Z435is;'09-E89 Z435i; '08-E92 335i; '06-E90 330i; '05-E83 X3; '04-E83 X3; '03-E46 325Ci* *retired
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skyblue2002 Private 20 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Spoiler alert!
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BobsM3Coupe Brigadier General 1463 Rep 3,939 Posts Drives: X5MC Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California iTrader: (4)	Mine also is involved in the recall. But since I'm quite familiar with the R&R of the spoiler (from having it changed twice because of a defect), I removed the inside center panel like the service manual states, and checked for all 4 screws. And they are in place.
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voyagergab Major 634 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: G82 M4 6MT, G01/F97 X3M Join Date: May 2014 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	When I made an appointment for this recall today they made it for 2 recalls: Repair Services: 13 Diagnose Fuel System - Check fuel feed line 13 80 18 51 Diagnose Body Exterior - Inspect or install the rear spoiler screws if necessary 51 80 18RC When I called back they told me there is a second recall for this fuel feed line.
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