recall information
Recall number
REC-000122
PRA number
2013/13691
Campaign number
00 13 45 02 00
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
5 series sedan & wagon x5 & x6 wagons, 1 & 7 series diesel variants
Year range
2009
Affected units
3,142
What are the defects?
An internal short-circuit may occur in the area of the electric contacts of the diesel fuel filter heating unit.
What are the hazards?
In unfavourable individual cases, an electrical short-circuit may occur in the diesel fuel filter heater, which may lead to a vehicle fire.
The diesel fuel filter heater unit only operates at temperatures below -1° Celsius.
The diesel fuel filter heater unit only operates at temperatures below -1° Celsius.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact an authorised BMW motor vehicle service centre, or call the BMW Group Australia Customer Interaction Centre on freecall: 1 800 813 299.
Supplier details
BMW Australia Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
