Do you own one of these potentially deadly defective BMW X5 Suv's? BMW is recalling several thousand diesel powered vehicles for possible overheating and fire dangers.
2009 BMW X5
| Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | Mfr's Report Date: AUG 18, 2011 |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V441000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,120 |
Summary:
 BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 X5 XDRIVE35D VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 12, 2009. THE FUEL FILTER HEATER, WHICH IS USED FOR WARMING UP THE DIESEL FUEL DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AT LOW OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES, COULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD CONDITION AND BECOME PERMANENTLY ACTIVATED. |
Consequence:
THE FUEL FILTER HEATER COULD REMAIN ACTIVATED EVEN WHEN THE IGNITION IS OFF AND LEAD TO A DEAD BATTERY. THE UNIT COULD ALSO OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A VEHICLE FIRE. |
Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER HEATER |
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