ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Published August 14, 2012 · Recall initiated: August 10, 2012
What's the hazard
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.
What to do
Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 SERIES
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2008 BMW 3 SERIES | VALEO ENGINE COOLING FAN | 2000 BMW 5 SERIES | 2001 BMW 5 SERIES | 2003 BMW 5 SERIES | 2004 BMW 5 SERIES | 2005 BMW 5 SERIES | 2009 BMW 5 SERIES | 2005 BMW 6 SERIES | 2006 BMW 3 SERIES | 2007 BMW 3 SERIES | 2007 BMW 7 SERIES | 2008 BMW 1 SERIES | 2009 BMW 1 SERIES | 2006 BMW 7 SERIES | 2004 BMW 6 SERIES | 2008 BMW 5 SERIES | 2007 BMW 5 SERIES | 2006 BMW 5 SERIES | 2002 BMW 5 SERIES
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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