Steering recall

I bought my 1999 e36 M3 GT 2 not that long ago, First thing I did was to goto my local dealer to see if there was any outstanding recalls as my M3 before had a vanos recall. I was told my car was fine and did not need any recall work. About a month later i got a letter through the door saying my car had to get the steering joint recall! Took car back to same dealer who comfirmed that i needed the recall done. I would sugest people should contact BMW direct as the dealer computer network does not seem up to speed. (or is this a dealer problem?)