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Recall campaign codes

BMW dealers are instructed to install a round silver sticker on the B pillar or rear edge of the front door whenever one of the following service campaigns was performed.   The sticker has numbers printed around the outside. The technician will imprint the center of the sticker with the dealer number, and punch out the number of the campaign. If there are existing stickers with the same numeric range, the technician will remove those stickers and punch out the corresponding numbers on the new sticker. Therefore, even if you have a sticker with more than one number taken out, it does not necessarily mean that all operations were carried out at the same time.

A recall campaign is a service campaign, but a service campaign is not necessarily a recall campaign. The difference is notification. A recall campaign is instigated if the situation is potentially dangerous. Owners are notified by letter, requesting them to bring the vehicle to an authorized BMW service center for repair as soon as possible.
A service campaign, that is not a recall campaign, is a repair or modification that is performed on the vehicle, without prior notification to the owner, on the next service visit. Service campaigns are also known as updates.

NOTE:  These codes are a complete listing, not all are relevant to the vehicle covered in this manual. They are supplied for informational purposes, for those who are curious as to the meaning of any campaign stickers on their vehicle.

Code

Description

Service Bulletin

#1

 Carbon Removal 11 10 85 (1011)

#2

 A/C Campaign 64 02 85 (1005)

#3

 86 engine Campaign 05 01 86 (1163)

#4

 M20 Camshaft Sprocket 11 08 86 (1283)

#5

 Recall Campaign 86V-138 ; Steering Coupling 32 02 86 (1281)

#6

 Recall Campaign 86V-151 ; Brake light switch 61 04 86 (1287)

#7

 Engine / Transmission Oil Cooler Lines 11 10 87 (1488)

#8

 Driveshaft Center Bearing 26 01 87 (1421)

#9

 Recall Campaign 88V-031 ; Throttle Bellcrank Lever 13 02 88 (1586)

#10

 ZF 4 HP 22 H/EH Service Action 24 03 87 (1524)

#11

 SRS Front Crash Sensor Harness Connections 72 02 88 (1646)

#12

 Motronic M1.1 - Circuit Suppression (E32, E30, E24) 12 08 88 (1687)

#13

 Engine Oil Leakage (M70) 11 01 88 (1654)

#14

 Recall Campaign 88V-135 : Seatback Retention 52 06 88 (1759)

#15

 Motronic M1.1 - Circuit Suppression ( 1988 528e) 12 08 88 (1687)

#16

 Distributor Rotor Adapter Bolt 11 06 88 (1759)

#17

 Recall Campaign 89V-005 : Gas Pedal 35 01 89 (1793)

#18

 Fuel Pump Control 12 02 89 (1796)

#19

 Door Latches 51 07 89 (1886)

#20

 DME M1.3 Sensitivity 12 06 89 (1878)

#21

 Dual Main Relay Control 12 07 89 (1921)

#22

 EML System Update (Group A) 12 10 89 (1979)

#23

 Moisture in connector - X13 61 03 89 (1831)

#24

 Filter for H-31 Hydraulic-Assist System 32 04 88 (1753)

#25

 Exterior Mirror - Sporadic Operation 61 14 89 (1958)

#26

 Overall Charging Condition 12 08 89 (1959)

#27

 Front Wheel / Steering Wheel Vibration

#28

 On-Board Computer Temperature Display 61 02 87 (1392)

#29

 Plugged Windshield Washer Nozzle(s)

#30

 Seat Recliner Arms 52 05 88 (1637)

#31

 Windshield Wipers : Self-Activation 61 12 89 (1948)

#32

 Replacement of Fuel Pressure Hoses 13 05 89 (1967)

#33

 EML System Update ( Group B) 12 10 89 (1979)

#34

 Recall Campaign 90V-016 : Front Seat Belt Buckles 72 05 89 (1980)

#35

 Rotary Idle Control Valve Update

#36

 Engine Oil Cap 11 04 90 (3051)

#37

 Not Applicable

#38

 Not Applicable

#39

 Not Applicable

#40

 Recall Campaign 90E-A01 : EPROM Exchange 13 04 90 (3040)

#41

 Long Cranking Times 13 01 90 (3003)

#42

 Recall Campaign 89V-179 : Airbag Sensors 72 04 90 (3050)

#43

 Not Applicable

#44

 Air Intake Boot 13 06 90 (3083)

#45

 Not Applicable

#46

 Throttle Potentiometer 13 09 90 (3141)

#47

 Fusible Link Voltage Drop 61 12 90 (3156)

#48

 Recall Campaign 90V-204 : M5 Wheels 36 03 90 (3182)

#49

 Recall Campaign 91V-054 : Knee Bolster 51 02 91 (3236)

#50

 Recall Campaign 91V-029 : Throttle Housing 13 01 91 (3197)

#51

 Replacement of Fan / Coupling 11 03 91 (3268)

#52

 Jack Replacement 71 01 91 (2366)

#53

 Impact Sensor Mounting 61 08 91 (3296)

#54

 Secondary Ignition Wiring Harness 12 02 91 (3274)

#55

 Door Windows Hit Top (Convertible) 54 01 91 (3231)

#56

 Crash Sensor 61 04 91 (3280)

#57

 Battery Field Evaluation 61 05 91 (3283)

#58

 Adapter Harness for Air Flow Meter 13 03 91 (3290)

#59

 Coding Plug 62 04 91 (3245)

#60

 Hose for Idle Control Valve 13 04 91 (3310)

#61

 Upgraded Parts for E-M Soft Top 54 03 91 (3354)

#62

 Battery Positive Terminal Tightening Torque (Engine Compartment) 61 11 91 (3363)

#63

 Hydraulic Valve Tappets Rattle 11 08 91 (3370)

#64

 Checking Positive Battery Cables 12 06 91 (3392)

#65

 M3.1 Engine Control Modules 12 08 91 (3409)

#66

 Seatback Binding or Locked when Folded Forward 52 02 92 (3573)

#67

 Recall Campaign 91V-219 : Throttle Housing 13 06 91 (3440)

#68

 Recall Campaign 92V-101 : Throttle Body 13 02 92 (3571)

#69

 Not Applicable

#70

 Not Applicable

#71

 Not Applicable

#72

 Not Applicable

#73

 Recall Campaign 92V-055 : Driver's Seat Damper 52 03 92 (3575)

#74

 M3.1 Engine Control Modules 12 08 91 (3409)

#75

 Parking Brake 34 02 92 (3573)

#76

 Air Conditioning Overcharge 64 09 92 (3529)

#77

 Protection of B+ Cables in Engine Compartment 61 07 92 (3600)

#78

 Defective EDC Sensors 37 01 92 (3613)

#79

 Automatic Transmission Gear Selector Cable 25 01 82 (3620)

#80

 Not Applicable

#81

 Rear Muffler 18 01 92 (3631)

#82

 Recall Campaign 94V-066 : Feed Fuel Hose Update 13 04 92 (3657)

#83

 Heater Hose / Engine Intake Manifold Clearance 64 16 92 (3656)

#84

 Carbon Canister 16 03 92 (3673)

#85

 VaNoS Solenoid Valve Torque 11 08 92 (3685)

#86

 Recall Campaign 92V-140 : Wiper Switch Ground 61 13 91 (3401)

#87

 Recall Campaign 91V174 : Fusible Link 61 08 92 (3698)

#88

 Recall Campaign 94V-066 : Feed Fuel Hose Update 13 07 92 (3700)

#89

 Recall Campaign 94V-066 : Feed Fuel Hose Update 13 01 93 (3734)

#90

 Recall Campaign 94V-066 : Feed Fuel Hose Update 13 02 93 (3735)

#91

 Chime for Seat Belt Warning 62 03 93 (3758)

#92

 Recall Campaign 93V-015 : Cooling System Recall 00 10 93 (3771)

#93

 "Trans Program" Message in Check Control when Ignition is Switched Off 62 02 93 (3737)

#94

 Coolant Drain Bolt 11 06 93 (3842)

#95

 Rocker Arm Bushing 11 07 93 (3845)

#96

 Clip for Fuel Lines 13 04 93 (3847)

#97

 Soft Top Material Rubs on Tension Spring Mount 54 05 93 (3860)

#98

 Replacement of Top Storage Lid Latching Cables 54 06 93 (3861)

#99

 Replacement of Top Actuating Rod 54 07 93 (3862)

#100

 Not Applicable

#101

 Replacement of Rear Battery Tray Mount 41 02 93 (3892)

#102

 Replacement of Battery Tray 51 13 93 (3893)

#103

 Not Applicable

#104

 ABS Hydraulic Unit 34 04 93 (3918)

#105

 Check Engine Light On - Oxygen Sensor 12 05 93 (3916)

#106

 Engine Control Module Relay Self Activation 12 02 93 (3922)

#107

 Power Distribution Box Label Incorrect 61 07 93 (3925)

#108

 Rear Window Defogger Not Operating / Poor Radio Reception 64 10 93 (3915)

#109

 Recall Campaign 94V-022 : Throttle Cable 35 01 93 (3942)

#110

 Recall Campaign 94V-037 : Throttle Body 13 02 94 (3980)

#111

 BMW Remote Control Vehicle Security System (Alpine Alarm) 65 02 94 (3967)

#112

 Recall Campaign 94V-017 : DWA IV / Remote Comfort Closing 66 01 94 (3989)

#113

 B+ Lead in Engine Compartment 12 03 94 (4020)

#114

 B+ Lead Contacts Fuel Return Line 12 04 94 (4030)

#115

 Diagnostic Plug 12 05 94 (4031)

#116

 Throttle Body Assembly 13 03 94 (4042)

#117

 Modification of E36 Front Restraint System 72 01 94 (4037)

#118

 Coolant Temperature Sensor (NTC) 13 04 94 (4044)

#119

 Oil Pump Sprocket Cover 11 05 94 (4046)

#120

 Not Applicable

#121

 Oil Filter Housing 11 06 94 (4048)

#122

 Recall Campaign94V-151 : E36 Compliance 32 04 94 (4106)
32 05 94 (4107)
32 06 94 (4108)

#123

 Recall Campaign 94V-151 : E36 Compliance 32 07 94 (4109)

#124

 Recall Campaign 94V-219 : Replacement of General Module 61 07 94 (4112)

#125

 Vibration Damper 18 01 94 (4114)

#126

 Radiator Coolant Hoses 11 07 94 (4089)

#127

 EPROM Update for M50 Engines 12 08 94 (4117)

#128

 Not Applicable

#129

 Not Applicable

#130

 Programming Data Update for M50 Engines 12 07 94 (4116)

#131

 DME EPROM Programming Updates 12 09 94 (4132)

#132

 Improperly Seated Auxiliary Turn Signal Grommet 65 01 95 (4167)

#133

 Cruise Control Set Speed Drops Slightly 65 02 95 (4182)

#134

 Air Distribution Knob Binding - Flap Catches Vent Duct 64 02 95 (4182)

#135

 Recall Campaign 94V-151 : Standardization of Equipment Levels 32 01 95 (4184)

#136

 Recall Campaign 94V-151 : Standardization of Equipment Levels 32 02 95 (4198)

#137

 Rear Axle Hub Assembly 33 01 95 (4202)

#138

 Oil Level Sensor 12 02 95 (4210)

#139

 Replacing Electronic Throttle Control Module (EML) 12 03 95 (4215)

#140

 Secondary Air System One Way Valve 11 09 95 (4216)

#141

 Storage Lid Protective Cap 54 06 95 (4225)

#142

 DME M5.2 Control modules 12 04 95 (4231)

#143

 Battery Service Action 61 03 95 (4196)

#144

 Improved Software for Cellular Phone 65 06 95 (4239)

#145

 DME EPROM Programming Update 12 06 95 (4258)

#146

 Not Applicable

#147

 Recall Campaign 95V-192 : Checking Rear Axle Hub Carrier 33 02 95 (4282)

#148

 Coding of Replacement Electronic Immobilization (EWS II) Control Modules 61 01 96

#149

 Recall Campaign 95V-238 : Fuel Hose 16 04 95 (4289)

#150

 Inner Door Handle Release Cable Comes Loose 51 08 95 (4326)

#151

 To Be Announced

#152

 Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (ZAE) 72 01 96

#153

 Air Conditioning Suction Line 64 05 95 (4332)

#154

 Radiator Leak 17 01 96

#155

 To Be Announced

#156

 To Be Announced

#157

 Sound Insulation Droops Down 51 03 96

#158

 To Be Announced

#159

 Upper Timing Case Cover Re-torque 11 01 96

#160

 Reversed Wires from AM and FM Antennas on Rear Window 65 03 96

#161

 Not Applicable

#162

 Secondary Air Pump Wire Connections 11 06 96

#163

 Recall Campaign 96V-111 : Brake Light Switch 61 08 96

#164

 Ignition Coil Primary Harness Connectors 12 03 96

#165

 Coolant Thermostat 11 08 96

#166

 Secondary Air Fault Code 245 and 2346 set in Engine Control Module (DME) 12 04 96

#167

 Idler Pulley for Drive Belt 11 05 96

#168

 Recall Campaign 96V-11- : Locking Tab on Airbag Contact Ring 32 02 96

#169

 Cylinder Head Bolt Re-torque 11 09 96

#170

 E39 - M73 EML System Updates 12 07 96

#171

 E39 - M73 EML System Updates 12 08 96

#172

 Battery Positive Terminal Tightening Torque 61 15 96

#173

 Oil Level Sensor 12 10 96

#174

 Corrosion Protection Inside Rear Axle Carrier 33 02 96

#175

 Engine Fuses 12 11 96

#176

 Brake Line Routing 34 05 96

#177

 To Be Announced

#178

 Check Control Message : "Check Engine Oil Level" 62 03 97

#179

 Improved Software for Motorola CMT3000VR Phones 84 07 96

#180

 Coolant Hose Rubbing 11 01 97

#181

 Flickering Illumination in MFL switches 61 17 96

#182

 One or  Both Rear Power Windows Inoperative 61 13 96

#183

 Central Locking Switch 61 19 96

#184

 Faulty Ignition / Starter Switch 61 20 96

#185

 Air Conditioning Condenser - E38 61 07 96

#186

 Air Conditioning Condenser - E31 64 08 96

#187

 Side Airbag 72 09 96

#188

 Glove Compartment Lock Broken 51 01 97

#189

 Corrosion Protection Inside Front Axle Tubular Cross Member 31 01 97

#190

 Fuel Tank Fluorination 16 01 97

#191

 Transmission Buffer Stop 24 02 97

#192

 ASC - Spare Tie Recognition 34 02 97

#193

 Exhaust Pipe Vibration Damper 18 01 97

#194

 M3 DME Reprogramming 12 08 97

#195

 To Be Announced

#196

 Send / Receive (S/E) Module for EWS II 61 05 97

#197

 Engine Support Contacting Front Sub-frame 11 05 97

#198

 To Be Announced

#199

 Throttle Body Heater - Coolant Hose 13 02 97

#200

 Repositioning Fuel Line 16 03 97

#201

 Recall Campaign 97V140 : Spring Mounts 31 02 97

#202

 Recall Campaign 97V-131 : Throttle cables 35 01 97

#203

 Rollover Protection System Sensor Check 61 07 97

#204

 Power Steering Hose 32 02 97

#205

 Loading Operating Software BMW Navigation System V7.3 84 01 97

N/A

 Recall Campaign 96E-A01 : Voluntary Exhaust Emission (See #162) 12 04 96
 

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