ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Published March 26, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 26, 2012
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 5 SERIES
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2004 BMW 5 SERIES | 2006 BMW 6 SERIES | 2005 BMW 6 SERIES | 2007 BMW M5 | 2008 BMW 6 SERIES | 2009 BMW 5 SERIES | 2005 BMW 5 SERIES | 2007 BMW 6 SERIES | 2010 BMW M6 | 2009 BMW M6 | 2006 BMW 5 SERIES | 2009 BMW M5 | 2007 BMW M6 | 2008 BMW M6 | 2008 BMW M5 | 2008 BMW 5 SERIES | 2007 BMW 5 SERIES | 2010 BMW M5 | 2009 BMW 6 SERIES | 2004 BMW 6 SERIES
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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