CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning may overheat. Over time, this can cause the connectors to melt.
Melting wiring increases the risk of a fire, and that risk exists even when the vehicle is parked and unattended. Owners should take this recall seriously.
BMW will replace the wiring and electrical connectors at no cost at an authorized BMW dealer. Interim notification letters were mailed on November 27, 2017, and owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
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