# 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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