Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #92V174000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V174000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 15,900 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE AND FUSE RECEPTICLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The 80-ampere fusible link located in the engine compartment can develop mechanical weakness due to aging and thermal stresses, and can break.

Corrective Action

Reroute the electrical cables in the engine compartment to reduce the current flow through the fusible link, and replace the old fusible link.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V174000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 1992-12-02T00:00:00

Subject: Electrical system:fuse and fuse recepticle

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 15,900

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The 80-ampere fusible link located in the engine compartment can develop mechanical weakness due to aging and thermal stresses, and can break.

Consequence Summary: If the fusible link breaks, the total vehicle electricalsystem would be interrupted by the open circuit. All electrical systems wouldbe involved, and the engine would not start, or would stop, if running. Thiswould result in loss of power to the vehicle without prior warning, loss ofhazard warning lights, loss of lights at night and possibly a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Reroute the electrical cables in the engine compartment to reduce the current flow through the fusible link, and replace the old fusible link.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-qkn2-mfhk_fz4m

NHTSA ID: 92V174000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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