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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V161000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Published April 11, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 10, 2012

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.

Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
7-SERIES
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2012 BMW 7-SERIES | 2012 BMW X5 SAV | 2011 BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO | 2012 BMW X6 SAV | 2011 BMW 5 SERIES | 2012 BMW 6 SERIES
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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