Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V206000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-06-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V206000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles affected
76,469
Reported to NHTSA
2001-06-21
Owners notified
2001-09-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

22 model years across 22 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW 325CI2001
BMW 325I2001
BMW 325IT2001
BMW 330CI2001
BMW 330I2001
BMW 330XI2001
BMW 525I2001
BMW 525IA2001
BMW 525IT2001
BMW 525ITA2001
BMW 530I2001
BMW 530IA2001
BMW 540I2001
BMW 540IA2001
BMW 540ITA2001
BMW 740I2001
BMW 740ILA2001
BMW 740ILP2001
BMW 750IL2001
BMW 750ILP2001
BMW X52001
BMW Z82001

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.