2007 Bmw 328i | 2009 Bmw 335i | 2007 Bmw 335i | 2009 Bmw 128i | 2011 Bmw 328i | 2008 Bmw 135i | 2010 Bmw 135i | 2009 Bmw 328i | 2012 Bmw 128i | 2011 Bmw 128i | 2010 Bmw 128i | 2008 Bmw 128i | 2012 Bmw 135i | 2008 Bmw 328i | 2008 Bmw 335i | 2010 Bmw 328i | 2009 Bmw 135i | 2011 Bmw 135i | 2010 Bmw 335i | 2009 Bmw Z4 — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Published February 12, 2013 · Recall initiated: February 7, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V044000, published February 12, 2013 and initiated February 7, 2013. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2007 Bmw 328i | 2009 Bmw 335i | 2007 Bmw 335i | 2009 Bmw 128i | 2011 Bmw 328i | 2008 Bmw 135i | 2010 Bmw 135i | 2009 Bmw 328i | 2012 Bmw 128i | 2011 Bmw 128i | 2010 Bmw 128i | 2008 Bmw 128i | 2012 Bmw 135i | 2008 Bmw 328i | 2008 Bmw 335i | 2010 Bmw 328i | 2009 Bmw 135i | 2011 Bmw 135i | 2010 Bmw 335i | 2009 Bmw Z4 — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers.
What's the hazard
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 328I
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2007 BMW 328I | 2009 BMW 335I | 2007 BMW 335I | 2009 BMW 128I | 2011 BMW 328I | 2008 BMW 135I | 2010 BMW 135I | 2009 BMW 328I | 2012 BMW 128I | 2011 BMW 128I | 2010 BMW 128I | 2008 BMW 128I | 2012 BMW 135I | 2008 BMW 328I | 2008 BMW 335I | 2010 BMW 328I | 2009 BMW 135I | 2011 BMW 135I | 2010 BMW 335I | 2009 BMW Z4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Bmw 328i | 2009 Bmw 335i | 2007 Bmw 335i | 2009 Bmw 128i | 2011 Bmw 328i | 2008 Bmw 135i | 2010 Bmw 135i | 2009 Bmw 328i | 2012 Bmw 128i | 2011 Bmw 128i | 2010 Bmw 128i | 2008 Bmw 128i | 2012 Bmw 135i | 2008 Bmw 328i | 2008 Bmw 335i | 2010 Bmw 328i | 2009 Bmw 135i | 2011 Bmw 135i | 2010 Bmw 335i | 2009 Bmw Z4 — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V044000 on February 12, 2013. Reported hazard: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
What should I do if I have this product?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 328I.