Fuel System, Diesel: Pre-heater

NHTSA recall 13V339000 · announced August 7, 2013 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 1,540 units affected

The problem

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated.

The risk

The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

This recall is an expansion of safety recall 11V-441.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2009 Bmw X5
• 2010 Bmw X5

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