G30 B48 EVAP System Purge (Vent) Valve Ext Ltd WTY (ELW) 15 Years/150,000 Miles (SI B01 04 24)
Publication date: 2024-10-07Reference number: SI B01 04 24
G30 B48 EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
| BMW: | G30 2017 530i Sedan and 530i xDrive Sedan B46O PZEV(SULEV) |
SERVICE INFORMATION
ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this component-specific extended limited warranty (ELW) coverage ELW, the following Vehicle Comment will show in the VIN-specific Warranty Vehicle Inquiry (WVI).
SI B01 04 24 (RC 13 90 90 03 00): For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Vehicles that are registered in California or a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV(SULEV) emission regulation (State of registration, model, and model year dependent), the emission-relevant coverage for this component is 15 years/150,000 miles.
If you have ELW eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair.
SITUATION
COMPONENT-SPECIFIC EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY (ELW)
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's EVAP system's purge (vent) valve to:
- 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
This component-specific extended limited warranty (ELW) applies to defects in materials or workmanship.
This coverage described above applies to the specific vehicle (VIN), it is transferable to the subsequent owners, and is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER
Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA is sending VIN-specific customer notification letters.
CAUSE
Over time, the EVAP system's vent (purge) valve may develop material and operational issues, this can cause hard starting, and the engine to run rough, especially while idling.
There could also be an audible metallic noise emanating internally from the purge valve.
Additionally, your vehicle will store the corresponding fault codes that may also be generated, and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
One or more of the following or similar fault codes may be entered in the DME fault memory:
- 118001 - mixture control: Mixture too lean,
- 118401 - mixture control: Mixture too lean, large deviation,
- 190F08 - fuel tank ventilation system: malfunction,
- 191C02 - fuel tank ventilation system, 2nd discharge point: malfunction, and/or
- 195014 - differential pressure sensor, tank vent valve, signal: stationary
CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.
PROCEDURE
If a vehicle listed above arrives at your center with the issue described in this Service Information Bulletin, perform the corresponding diagnosis and when applicable, replace the EVAP system's vent (purge) valve as instructed or as determined by the diagnosis.
Any other required EVAP system-related repairs are not covered under this ELW coverage. When applicable, invoiced these items on the repair order separately, and review for other coverage that may apply.
PARTS INFORMATION
Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers' vehicles that have confirmed failures.
To determine the part number that applies to the specific vehicle being repaired, enter the VIN/chassis number into either ETK or AIR, this will consider the specific equipment and/or options that are fitted to the vehicle.
| Part Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Refer to ETK/AIR | Fuel tank breather valve | 1 |
Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants, one-time use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed according to the ISTA repair instructions/ETK, must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalogue, or other approved BMW resources, according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the Repair Code below.
CLAIM INFORMATION
For eligible US-specification BMW vehicles that are registered and operated in the United States (including Puerto Rico), the applicable limited warranty coverage below (A or B) for defects in material and/or workmanship applies to qualifying repairs performed by authorized BMW centers.
For MY 2017 BMW 530i Sedan vehicles:
- Registered in the State of California (CA), or a State that has fully adopted the CA PZEV/SULEV program (CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and VT), this program's 15 years (180 months)/150,000 miles emission relevant coverage applies to the EVAP purge valve.
For MY 2017 BMW 530i Sedan vehicles:
- Registered in one of the remaining States, including OR, DE, PA, and WA which did not fully adopt the CA PZEV/SULEV program, then the 15 years (180 months)/150,000-mile ELW component-specific coverage applies.
This coverage described above applies to the specific vehicle (VIN), it is transferable to the subsequent owners, and is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
The existing limited warranty coverage for the whole vehicle and other components has not changed.
This coverage described above applies to the specific vehicle (VIN), it is transferable to the subsequent owners, and is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
The EVAP system's purge valve is then covered by the remaining portion of the extended limited warranty coverage period.
NON-QUALIFYING REPAIRS
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and Puerto Rico, and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues, or issues due to outside influence are not covered by this extended limited warranty. This exclusion also applies to repairs, including consequential, that were performed using non-genuine BMW parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts.
QUALIFYING REPAIRS - CLAIM SUBMISSION
| Repair Code: | 1390900300 | G30 B48 US tank purge valve |
Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies:
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| 00 00 006 | Carrying out vehicle test (Main work) | As applicable |
| Or: | ||
| 00 00 556 | Carrying out vehicle test (Plus work) | As applicable |
| And: | ||
| 61 21 528 | Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system/recharging vehicle battery | As applicable |
| And, as needed: | ||
| 61 00 006* | Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL (Work time) | WT FRU |
| Or: | ||
| 00 58 500* | Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate | 2 FRU |
| And, if needed: | ||
| 16 00 510 | Leak detection on fuel tank and tank ventilation system (Associated work) (Work time) | 5 FRU |
| And: | ||
| 13 90 500 | Replacing tank venting valve | As applicable |
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of 00 00 006, or exclude (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Test is included in another repair.
Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006, 00 58 500, and 16 00 510 are not considered Main labor operations.
(*) Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or SI B01 07 20 for the applicable procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise required by State law.
BMW GROUP'S AIR APPLICATION RESOURCE FOR FLAT RATE LABOR OPERATION CODES
To obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information from the BMW Group AIR application resource, start by entering the Chassis Number (last seven (7) characters of the VIN), and click on the "Search" icon. If the "Vehicle Selection" window displays two or more model possible vehicle choices, select the applicable Model, or enter the full VIN (17 characters) instead to proceed. Click on the "Flat Rate Units" button and enter a flat rate labor operation code number "without spaces" in the field to the right, click on the "Search" icon to display the corresponding listing of "Flat rate unit group details" that are available and their corresponding FRU allowances.
PREVIOUS CUSTOMER-PAY REPAIRS - EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) will reimbursement certain costs for qualifying customer-pay repairs that were performed on an eligible vehicle prior to the release of this component-specific extended limited warranty.
A qualifying customer pay repair must primarily address this Service Information Bulletin's identified vehicle issue and repair. Also, the repair must have been correctly, adequately, and completely performed as required by the applicable BMW Group approved repair standards, procedures, processes, and policy instructions.
Customer-pay repairs are subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
REPAIRS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and Puerto Rico, and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues, or issues due to outside influence are not covered by this extended limited warranty. This exclusion also applies to repairs, including consequential, that were performed using non-genuine BMW parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts.
REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR A PREVIOUS REPAIR THAT QUALIFIES
For a customer to request reimbursement for a qualifying customer-pay repair performed either by an authorized BMW center or independent repair shop located in the United States (including Puerto Rico), please have him/her submit his/her reimbursement request online at www.BMW-RP.com under the following reference:
- BMW ELW Purge Valve 15Y150M
REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST PROCEDURE
The online process is initiated by attaching/sending PDF files of the supporting documentation for the prior repair.
The letter also includes alternative methods to request reimbursement, either through the mail or by fax as described below:
BMW Customer Reimbursement Center
Attention: BMW ELW Purge Valve 15Y150M
P.O. Box 54067
Hurst, Texas 76054
Fax number: 877-434-2992
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing your request.
Should you have any questions concerning this reimbursement process, please call 1-844-857-0341.
FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
| Technical Feedback | To submit feedback for the technical topics of this bulletin: Submit your feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin |
| Warranty Feedback | To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the Warranty Documentation Portal |
| Parts Feedback | To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department |
Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf B010424 Attach 1 Cust Letter.pdf
B01 04 24 Attachment 1
October 2024
