NHTSA Recall 12V161000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V161000; Date: Apr. 10, 2012
This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 BMW 5-series; 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo; 2012 BMW 6 Series; 2012 BMW 7-series; 2012 BMW X5 Sav; 2012 BMW X6 Sav
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 2,846
Recall Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump 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:
This recall is an expansion of safety recall 11v521. 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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