NHTSA Recall 12V126000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V126000; Date: Mar. 26, 2012
Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 BMW 5 Series; 2005 BMW 5 Series; 2006 BMW 5 Series; 2007 BMW 5 Series; 2008 BMW 5 Series; 2009 BMW 5 Series; 2010 BMW 5-series; 2004 BMW 6 Series; 2005 BMW 6 Series; 2006 BMW 6 Series; 2007 BMW 6 Series; 2008 BMW 6 Series; 2009 BMW 6 Series; 2010 BMW 6 Series; 2006 BMW M5; 2007 BMW M5; 2008 BMW M5; 2009 BMW M5; 2010 BMW M5; 2007 BMW M6; 2008 BMW M6; 2009 BMW M6; 2010 BMW M6
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 367,682
Recall Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. As it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 30, 2012
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