recall information
Recall number
REC-006063
Campaign number
0011800700
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
328i, 520i, 528i, X1, X3, Z4
Year range
2011 - 2018
Affected units
13,588
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, liquid may enter the electrical water pump connectors. This could cause an electrical short circuit leading to a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
When parts become available, owners should immediately contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer to schedule an appointment to have the plug connector inspected and if necessary replaced. All work is completed free of charge.
Supplier details
B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
BMW Australia’s Recall Hotline
Contact phone
1800 243 675
Contact email
info@bmw.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
