BMW 335D 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V314000

Make Model Year
BMW 335D 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-29 2018-05-14 2018-05-16

Production Dates: 2009-12-01 - 2011-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6591

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2010-2011 BMW 335d vehicles with diesel engines. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.

Consequence

A loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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.