NHTSA Recall # | 138287 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V676000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 328I |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Date of notification | 29/06/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/02/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/12/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/10/17 |
Report created | 27/10/17 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 702965 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and m3, 2007-2011 328i xdrive, 335i xdrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat. |
Consequence summary | Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on november 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |