Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan

NHTSA recall 02V138000 · announced May 16, 2002 · filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke · 1,550 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.

The risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2001 Bmw 325ci
• 2001 Bmw 325i
• 2001 Bmw 325it
• 2001 Bmw 330ci
• 2001 Bmw 330i
• 2001 Bmw 330xi
• 2001 Bmw 525i
• 2001 Bmw 525ia
• 2001 Bmw 525it
• 2001 Bmw 525ita
• 2001 Bmw 530i
• 2001 Bmw 530ia
• 2001 Bmw 540i
• 2001 Bmw 540ia
• 2001 Bmw 540ita
• 2001 Bmw 740i
• 2001 Bmw 740ila
• 2001 Bmw 740ilp
• 2001 Bmw 750il
• 2001 Bmw 750ilp
• 2001 Bmw X5
• 2001 Bmw Z8

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.