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  • 30 Jul 2012BMW X1Ref R/2012/081

    EPS MAY NOT PERFORM AS SPECIFIED

    Defect

    Due to a component in the integrated control module not being to specification it is possible power steering assistance may fail. If this happens the EPS warning lamp will illuminate and a check control message will appear on the dashboard display. Directional control will be maintained albeit with additional driver input.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the steering box.

    Vehicles affected
    701
    OEM ref
    0032090200
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 Mar 2012
  • 30 Jul 2012BMW Z4Ref R/2012/081

    EPS MAY NOT PERFORM AS SPECIFIED

    Defect

    Due to a component in the integrated control module not being to specification it is possible power steering assistance may fail. If this happens the EPS warning lamp will illuminate and a check control message will appear on the dashboard display. Directional control will be maintained albeit with additional driver input.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the steering box.

    Vehicles affected
    701
    OEM ref
    0032090200
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 Dec 2011
  • 30 Jul 2012BMW 1 SERIESRef R/2012/081

    EPS MAY NOT PERFORM AS SPECIFIED

    Defect

    Due to a component in the integrated control module not being to specification it is possible power steering assistance may fail. If this happens the EPS warning lamp will illuminate and a check control message will appear on the dashboard display. Directional control will be maintained albeit with additional driver input.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the steering box.

    Vehicles affected
    701
    OEM ref
    0032090200
  • 18 Jul 2012BMW X6Ref R/2012/078

    POTENTIAL FIRE RISK

    Defect

    The power steering box housing may not be machined to the correct specification. This could cause an over pressurisation of bellows due to the insecurity of a snap ring and result in a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure. Oil will then be sprayed onto hot engine components and may ignite.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the steering box replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    0032080200
  • 18 Jul 2012BMW X5Ref R/2012/078

    POTENTIAL FIRE RISK

    Defect

    The power steering box housing may not be machined to the correct specification. This could cause an over pressurisation of bellows due to the insecurity of a snap ring and result in a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure. Oil will then be sprayed onto hot engine components and may ignite.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the steering box replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    0032080200
  • 11 Jun 2012BMW MOTORRAD UK S1000RRRef RM/2012/009

    ENGINE MAY SEIZE

    Defect

    Under high engine speeds it is possible that the conrod big end bolts may work loose which can cause the engine to seize. The anti-hopping clutch will prevent the rear wheel from locking but a safety critical riding situation may occur if oil escapes.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to install new conrod bolts that have thread locking compound applied.

    Vehicles affected
    470
    OEM ref
    0000112000
    Build start
    04 Oct 2011
    Build end
    10 Apr 2012
  • 24 May 2012BMW M5Ref R/2012/039

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The positive battery cable routed from the vehicle battery to the engine bay consists of one cable in the luggage compartment and one cable in the underbody. Both cable are connected by a screw connection and covered by a plastic cover. In single cases the plastic cover may have been fitted incorrectly during the vehicle production. Over time an incorrectly fitted cover could cause the screw connections to come loose leading to an increased resistance also humidity may affect the connection and cause high resistance and drop in current. This can lead to the vehicle not starting and in extreme cases the connection could over heat leading to the possibility of a fire in the luggage area.

    Remedy

    The clips on the battery will be checked the cover replaced and sealed.

    Vehicles affected
    128,701
    OEM ref
    0061560300
    Build start
    01 Feb 2007
    Build end
    30 Apr 2010
  • 24 May 2012BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2012/039

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The positive battery cable routed from the vehicle battery to the engine bay consists of one cable in the luggage compartment and one cable in the underbody. Both cable are connected by a screw connection and covered by a plastic cover. In single cases the plastic cover may have been fitted incorrectly during the vehicle production. Over time an incorrectly fitted cover could cause the screw connections to come loose leading to an increased resistance also humidity may affect the connection and cause high resistance and drop in current. This can lead to the vehicle not starting and in extreme cases the connection could over heat leading to the possibility of a fire in the luggage area.

    Remedy

    The clips on the battery will be checked the cover replaced and sealed.

    Vehicles affected
    128,701
    OEM ref
    0061560300
    Build start
    01 Mar 2004
    Build end
    31 May 2010
  • 24 May 2012BMW ALPINARef R/2012/039

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The positive battery cable routed from the vehicle battery to the engine bay consists of one cable in the luggage compartment and one cable in the underbody. Both cable are connected by a screw connection and covered by a plastic cover. In single cases the plastic cover may have been fitted incorrectly during the vehicle production. Over time an incorrectly fitted cover could cause the screw connections to come loose leading to an increased resistance also humidity may affect the connection and cause high resistance and drop in current. This can lead to the vehicle not starting and in extreme cases the connection could over heat leading to the possibility of a fire in the luggage area.

    Remedy

    The clips on the battery will be checked the cover replaced and sealed.

    Vehicles affected
    128,701
    OEM ref
    0061560300
  • 24 May 2012BMW 6 SERIESRef R/2012/039

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The positive battery cable routed from the vehicle battery to the engine bay consists of one cable in the luggage compartment and one cable in the underbody. Both cable are connected by a screw connection and covered by a plastic cover. In single cases the plastic cover may have been fitted incorrectly during the vehicle production. Over time an incorrectly fitted cover could cause the screw connections to come loose leading to an increased resistance also humidity may affect the connection and cause high resistance and drop in current. This can lead to the vehicle not starting and in extreme cases the connection could over heat leading to the possibility of a fire in the luggage area.

    Remedy

    The clips on the battery will be checked the cover replaced and sealed.

    Vehicles affected
    128,701
    OEM ref
    0061560300
    Build start
    01 Dec 2003
    Build end
    31 Jul 2010
  • 24 May 2012BMW M6Ref R/2012/039

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The positive battery cable routed from the vehicle battery to the engine bay consists of one cable in the luggage compartment and one cable in the underbody. Both cable are connected by a screw connection and covered by a plastic cover. In single cases the plastic cover may have been fitted incorrectly during the vehicle production. Over time an incorrectly fitted cover could cause the screw connections to come loose leading to an increased resistance also humidity may affect the connection and cause high resistance and drop in current. This can lead to the vehicle not starting and in extreme cases the connection could over heat leading to the possibility of a fire in the luggage area.

    Remedy

    The clips on the battery will be checked the cover replaced and sealed.

    Vehicles affected
    128,701
    OEM ref
    0061560300
    Build start
    01 Sept 2006
    Build end
    31 Jul 2010
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW ALPINARef R/2012/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    0011930200
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW COOPERRef R/2012/050

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    503
    OEM ref
    0017490100
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2012/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    0011930200
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW X5Ref R/2012/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    0011930200
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW 6 SERIESRef R/2012/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    0011930200
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW 7 SERIESRef R/2012/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    0011930200
  • 27 Apr 2012BMW X6Ref R/2012/049

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    0011930200
  • 24 Jan 2012BMW MINI John Cooper WorksRef R/2012/003

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In single cases an overheating of the circuit board can occur. A short-circuit to earth may cause the melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    30,149
    OEM ref
    0017470100
    Build start
    07 Mar 2006
    Build end
    18 Jan 2011
  • 24 Jan 2012BMW COOPERRef R/2012/003

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In single cases an overheating of the circuit board can occur. A short-circuit to earth may cause the melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

    Vehicles affected
    30,149
    OEM ref
    0017470100
    Build start
    07 Mar 2006
    Build end
    18 Jan 2011
  • 17 Nov 2011BMW ALPINARef R/2011/147

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.

    Vehicles affected
    557
    OEM ref
    0011830200
    Build start
    16 Nov 2007
    Build end
    02 Feb 2011
  • 17 Nov 2011BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2011/147

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.

    Vehicles affected
    557
    OEM ref
    0011830200
    Build start
    16 Nov 2007
    Build end
    02 Feb 2011
  • 17 Nov 2011BMW 6 SERIESRef R/2011/147

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.

    Vehicles affected
    557
    OEM ref
    0011830200
    Build start
    16 Nov 2007
    Build end
    02 Feb 2011
  • 17 Nov 2011BMW X5Ref R/2011/147

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.

    Vehicles affected
    557
    OEM ref
    0011830200
    Build start
    16 Nov 2007
    Build end
    02 Feb 2011
  • 17 Nov 2011BMW X6Ref R/2011/147

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.

    Vehicles affected
    557
    OEM ref
    0011830200
    Build start
    16 Nov 2007
    Build end
    02 Feb 2011

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