Bmw recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.
What could happen
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness, and replace it with a new part, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall number 17V-676.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 128I 2008–2012
- Bmw 135I 2008–2012
- Bmw 135Is 2008–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V579000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 6, 2019
- Owners notified
- Oct 4, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 41,981
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2007 to Sep 5, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jan 15, 2020
- Bmw recall: Power train Feb 2, 2017
- Bmw recall: Air bags Feb 5, 2016
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 10, 2014
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Feb 7, 2013
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 2, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.