2012 Bmw 6 Series | 2011 Bmw 5-Series Gran Turismo | 2012 Bmw X6 Sav | 2011 Bmw 5 Series | 2012 Bmw 7-Series | 2012 Bmw X5 Sav — Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
Published April 11, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 10, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V161000, published April 11, 2012 and initiated April 10, 2012. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2012 Bmw 6 Series | 2011 Bmw 5-Series Gran Turismo | 2012 Bmw X6 Sav | 2011 Bmw 5 Series | 2012 Bmw 7-Series | 2012 Bmw X5 Sav — Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 6 SERIES
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 BMW 6 SERIES | 2011 BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO | 2012 BMW X6 SAV | 2011 BMW 5 SERIES | 2012 BMW 7-SERIES | 2012 BMW X5 SAV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Bmw 6 Series | 2011 Bmw 5-Series Gran Turismo | 2012 Bmw X6 Sav | 2011 Bmw 5 Series | 2012 Bmw 7-Series | 2012 Bmw X5 Sav — Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V161000 on April 11, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 6 SERIES.