BMW 128I 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V579000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 128I | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-10-04 | 2019-08-06 | 2019-08-07 |
Production Dates: 2007-11-01 - 2011-09-05
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41981
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
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.
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.
