Electrical System:wiring
NHTSA recall 19V579000 · announced August 6, 2019 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 41,981 units affected
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.
The risk
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness, and replace it with a new part, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall number 17V-676.
Notes
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
- 2008 Bmw 128i
- 2009 Bmw 128i
- 2010 Bmw 128i
- 2011 Bmw 128i
- 2012 Bmw 128i
- 2008 Bmw 135i
- 2009 Bmw 135i
- 2010 Bmw 135i
- 2011 Bmw 135i
- 2012 Bmw 135i
- 2008 Bmw 135is
- 2009 Bmw 135is
- 2010 Bmw 135is
- 2011 Bmw 135is
- 2012 Bmw 135is
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.