recall information
Recall number
REC-000138
PRA number
2018/16813
Campaign number
00 61 6604 00
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
E9x 3 SERIES
Year range
2005 - 2011
Affected units
44,173
Identifying features
See attached VIN list
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
The electrical wiring and the fan resistor for the vehicle's interior fan blower motor may deteriorate over time.
What are the hazards?
Defect may cause overheating and short circuit or melting at the plug-in contact at the fan resistor, which can lead to a fire.
What should consumers do?
Owners will be contacted by BMW Group Australia Ltd or a BMW dealer. Consumers may contact an authorised BMW Service centre, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1 800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair. Consumers can also contact BMW Group Australia via the BMW Group Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au.
Additionally customers can go to the BMW Group Australia website at https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html and using either their vehicles VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding Technical action or outstanding Safety recall.
Additionally customers can go to the BMW Group Australia website at https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html and using either their vehicles VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding Technical action or outstanding Safety recall.
Supplier details
BMW Group 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.
