recall information
Recall number
REC-000140
PRA number
2018/16803
Campaign number
00 61 7704 00
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
E8x 1 Series (CPA: 33113) BMW E9x 3 Series (CPA: 33767)
Year range
2007 - 2011
Affected units
20,748
Identifying features
See VIN list attached
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a possible electrical connection failure to the cars main battery power cable where it connects into the vehicles fuse box, the car may lose power to several electrical systems within the vehicle.
What are the hazards?
If the electrical fault does occur the car may not be able to be unlocked, or the driver may not be able to start the car. In certain cases the failure may result in a total electrical failure within the vehicle and the car may shut down while driving, posing an accident hazard.
Prior to the electrical failure occuring, the driver will notice the cars instruments 'flickering'.
Prior to the electrical failure occuring, the driver will notice the cars instruments 'flickering'.
What should consumers do?
Known 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 1800 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, and using either their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding technical action, or an outstanding safety recall: https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html.
Additionally customers can go to the BMW Group Australia website, and using either their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding technical action, or an outstanding safety recall: https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html.
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.
