BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT and others: Fan

Date

June 21, 2001

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW 325CI (2001); BMW 325I (2001); BMW 325IT (2001); BMW 330CI (2001); BMW 330I (2001); BMW 330XI (2001); BMW 525I (2001); BMW 525IA (2001); BMW 525IT (2001); BMW 525ITA (2001); BMW 530I (2001); BMW 530IA (2001); BMW 540I (2001); BMW 540IA (2001); BMW 540ITA (2001); BMW 740I (2001); BMW 740ILA (2001); BMW 740ILP (2001); BMW 750IL (2001); BMW 750ILP (2001); BMW X5 (2001); BMW Z8 (2001)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan

Description of the defect

Vehicle description: passenger Vehicles. The Engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable Speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of The fan Motor Can cause The electrical circuitry of The fan Control unit to overload And fail, causing The fan to stop operating.

Potentially affected

76469

What can happen

If this were to occur, Engine overheating And subsequent Engine damage could result. In addition, it is possible for The failure of The electrical circuitry to cause a Fire in The fan Control unit located in The front of The Engine compartment.

Remedy

Dealers will replace The fan. Owner notification began September 28, 2001. Owners Who take their Vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon Service date And do not receive The Free remedy within a reasonable Time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall notes

Also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Owner notification date

Sept. 28, 2001

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

01V206000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT and others: Fan (May 16, 2002)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.