BMW 128I, 135I, 135IS: Wiring

Date

Aug. 6, 2019

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 128I (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); BMW 135I (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); BMW 135IS (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

Component

Electrical System › Wiring

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

41981

What can happen

Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 4, 2019

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V579000

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

Related recalls

• Related recall: BMW 323I, 325I, 325XI and others: Wiring (Oct. 25, 2017)

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