[xenon]

Just had a recall on my 4 week-old F10. Recall 0064650100, some kind on water ingress seal on the A/C electrics.

[Captain Chaos]

Super, mine gets PDI'd next week they can do it at the same time.

[Mud]

already? Well I guess at least they are on top of it...

[Mud]

Details;

0064650100 - BMW (UK) Quality Enhancement Procedure - Delivery stoppage - Seal the fan housing - F0x F1x



Situation

Due to a manufacturing defect, the fan housing of the vehicles concerned is not leaktight.

Effect

Moisture can enter the vehicle interior through a hole in the housing cover.

Vehicles concerned

F0x F1x

According to VIN selection (15.04.2011 - 21.04.2011).

Action

Seal the fan housing using butyl.

Procedure

Disconnect the battery negative lead, see Repair Instructions 61 20 900 "Disconnect battery negative lead".
Remove the right/rear dome strut, see Repair Instructions 51 71 346 "Remove and refit/replace (rear) right dome strut".
Undo the auxiliary electronics box and swing it to one side.
Undo the screws (1) from the fan housing cover (2). (Similar to graphic).

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Lift the housing cover slightly and turn it to one side.
Seal the triangular hole in the upper right area (see graphic below).
Butyl must be used as the sealant, similar to part number 83 19 2 165 900. You do not

have to order this part number if you have other butyl available in the workshop.

Note: A maximum amount of 2 cm of butyl is required for sealing.

[xenon]

Interesting. Mine was booked in on Monday but I had a call from the dealer saying "the part had not arrived from Germany" and that I'd have to rebook for the following week. If it just needs butyl sealant then what gives???

[Mud]

Surelt they dont wait for glue from Germany!

[xenon]

I'm assuming it's an example of dealer bullshit. Where did you find that info, Mud, and do you have the pictures that go with it?

[Mud]

Here is the only pic I got sent attached.

Got the info from my contact at BMW.

[Captain Chaos]

May be the right rear dome strut is replaced by default, could be the part they're waiting for I guess..?

[xenon]

Perhaps, but I can see no reason why you'd need to replace a gas strut on a four-week old car?!

[Mud]

According to BMW my car is not affected by this recall

[xenon]

Only one week of production so I don't suppose there's that many. I'm waiting for the dealer to call me when the "part" arrives.