Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V161000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V161000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 2,846 affected units, ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V161000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-04-10T00:00:00

Subject: Electric auxiliary water pump

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 2,846

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V161000

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