Originally Posted by THK

As a new member of this board because of my recent BMW vehicle purchase, I am amazed at the attitude of some on this board and other forum groups I belong too. A chill pill is needed. I will say this board is more professional in providing assistance to it's members and to date I have learned a lot about my BMW. Thank you.

With regards to the CCV and other problems the BMW's have, calling BMWNA is a waste of our time. Sure, they document the call and tell you tough luck and send you on their way. If you want BMWNA to sit up and take notice, file your complaint with them. Then go to the NHTSA web site and file a complaint. Enough safety complaints on a certain item will prompt the NHTSA to take a look at warranty records and at BMW's costumer complaint system; telephone calls and correspondence. If enough complaints are received and NHTSA's investigation of the subject validates the complaint, a recall could be issued. But that is up to us in filing the complaint.

I have spent too many years in the automotive industry (service rep for an automotive manufacture) having to pick up parts to send to engineering department because the NHTSA took an interest in a subject matter.

Again, thanks for the education on BMW's that I have received.