BMW Recalls 2008-2012 Models for Blower Wiring Fire Risk
BMW is recalling 2008-2012 128i, 135i, and 135is vehicles because blower-regulator wiring may overheat and cause a fire. Owners should contact dealers for a free inspection and replacement.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring harness) that poses a significant risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, and 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The recall involves approximately 41,981 vehicles. The defect involves the wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness, which may overheat.
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended. This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall number 17V-676.
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 on October 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW 135I, 128I, 135IS
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Affected units
- 41,981
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- 135I
- 128I
- 135IS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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