October 23, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V755000
Improperly Installed Interior Trunk Release Cable
If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V755
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 325
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles. The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 401, “Internal Trunk Release.”
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 16, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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MODEL
| E-Series | Model Description | Production Date |
| G20 | 3 Series sedan | July 31, 2019 – October 2, 2019 |
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), Key Reader or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.
SITUATION
BMW of North America, LLC is conducting a Voluntary Non-Compliance Recall (effective October 17, 2019) on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW 3 Series vehicles that were produced between July 31, 2019 and October 2, 2019. The interior trunk release system may not fully conform to a Federal requirement.
Approximately 680 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Recall notice and Q&A have been attached for further information.
During vehicle assembly the cable that connects the inside Trunk emergency unlock handle to the trunk latch assembly may have not have been connected. On all vehicles we will test the operation of the Trunk emergency unlock handle. If the emergency release is not operating correctly, then access the trunk latch to connect the Bowden cable.
CAUSE
The Bowden cable that connects the inside Trunk emergency unlock handle to the trunk latch assembly may have not have been connected during vehicle assembly.
CORRECTION
1-Test operation of the inside Trunk emergency unlock handle
2-If not operating correctly, then access the trunk latch to connect the Bowden cable.
PROCEDURE
- Open trunk lid of vehicle.
- Manually cycle the trunk latch to the locked position while trunk lid is still open.
- Test operation of the inside Trunk emergency unlock handle.
- Does the trunk latch release?
a. YES – No further work is necessary
b. No – access the trunk latch to connect the Bowden cable
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts Replacement is not necessary for this repair.
NON-COMPLIANCE RECALL NOTICE
To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty Processor
RE: Delivery Stop & Recall 19V-755: Interior Trunk Release – B51 35 19
BMW of North America, LLC is conducting a Voluntary Non-Complance Recall (effective October 17, 2019) on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW 3 Series vehicles that were produced between July 31, 2019 and October 2, 2019.
Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell, lease or deliver any new motor vehicle covered by this notification until the recall repair has been performed. This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to this recall. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the Safety Act.
Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any Certified Pre-Owned or used vehicles subject to a safety recall until the repair is completed.
Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or disposition of recall parts.
We appreciate all your assistance with this Recall.
Attachment to SI B51 35 19
November 2019
Non-Compliance Recall 19V-755
Interior Trunk Release
Model Year 2020
Last Update: 10/17/2019
Q1. Which BMW Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Non-Compliance Recall?
Approximately 680 Model Year 2020 3 Series Sedans in the US, produced between July and October 2019, are potentially affected.
Q2. What is the specific issue?
The interior trunk release system may not fully conform to a Federal requirement. A cable, which connects the emergency unlock handle to the trunk latch, may not have been attached according to specifications.
Q3. What can happen as a result of this issue?
It may not be possible to open the trunk from inside the trunk.
Q4. Why are other vehicles not included in this Non-Compliance Recall?
Other models have had the interior trunk release cable attached according to specifications.
Q5. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?
Yes. However, when you receive a letter requesting you to make an appointment to have this Non-Compliance Recall performed by an authorized BMW center, please do so as soon as possible. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information.
Q6. How will I be informed of this Non-Compliance Recall?
You will receive a letter in December via First Class mail advising you of this Non-Compliance Recall and requesting you to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW center to have this Non-Compliance Recall performed. You can locate your nearest authorized BMW center at www.bmwusa.com/dealer.
To ensure BMW Group has the most recent contact and vehicle information, owners should register their vehicle at www.bmwusa.com/myBMW. Registration is free, and will give them access to factory initiated campaigns and other information specific to their BMW.
Q7. How will my vehicle be repaired?
The cable will be inspected and, if necessary, reattached.
Q8. How long will the repair take?
This repair should take approximately one hour; however, additional time may be required depending upon your BMW center’s schedule. The repair will be performed for free by your authorized BMW center.
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SIB 51 35 19
RECALL 19V-755: INTERIOR TRUNK RELEASE
2019-11-07
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer
delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure
the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B51 35 19 dated October 2019.
Whats New (Specific text highlighted):
Warranty Information added
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Delivery Stop/Recall Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following
information:
Defect Code: 0051800400
Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop
Copyright ©2019 BMW of North America, Inc.
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Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Plus work) Labor Allowance
# 1 00 68 716
Checking the cable end that connects to the inside
trunk emergency unlocking handle (No repair is
necessary)
3 FRU
Or:
# 2 00 68 717
Checking and connecting the cable end that
connects to the inside trunk emergency unlocking
handle
3 FRU
Or:
The vehicle arrives at your center and this Recall Campaign shows open (No other Main work will be
performed/claimed during this workshop visit)
Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Main work) Labor Allowance
# 3 00 68 157
Checking the cable end that connects to the inside
trunk emergency unlocking handle (No repair is
necessary)
5 FRU
Or:
# 4 00 68 158
Checking and connecting the cable end that
connects to the inside trunk emergency unlocking
handle
5 FRU
Claim Repair Comments
Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the RO technician notes
and in the claim comments (For example: B51 35 19 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.
Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf B513519 Recall Notice.pdf
picture_as_pdf B513519-QA-(17Oct2019).pdf
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 330I | 2020 |
| BMW | M340I | 2020 |
5 Associated Documents
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-19V755-6711.pdf 570.242KB
Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V755-8957.PDF 213.732KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – INTERIOR TRUNK RELEASE 10/17/2019
RCMN-19V755-2257.pdf 449.445KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-19V755-4688.pdf 449.445KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V755-9174.pdf 255.343KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V755&docType=RCL
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