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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat. Over time, this can cause the connectors to melt and raises the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is parked and unattended.
BMW will notify affected owners. An authorized BMW dealer will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness and replace it with a new part at no cost to you. This recall expands an earlier recall, 17V-676. To find out whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls and contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 128i | 20082009201020112012 |
|---|---|
| BMW 135i | 20082009201020112012 |
| BMW 135is | 20082009201020112012 |