recall information
Recall number
REC-001588
PRA number
2021/18854
Campaign number
00 61 8905 00
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
X5, X6
Year range
2007 - 2010
Affected units
16,849
Identifying features
Please see attached VIN list
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
The plug connection from the wiring harness to the blower controller may deteriorate over time. This may cause the plug-in contact to short circuit or overheat.
What are the hazards?
If the plug-contact short circuits or overheats, this may cause a fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident, serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
All known owners will be contacted by BMW Group Australia Ltd or a BMW dealer.
Consumers may contact an authorised BMW Service centre, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair.
Consumers can also contact BMW Group Australia via the BMW Group Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au
For further information, consumers can go to the BMW Australia website, and using either their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding technical action, or an outstanding safety recall via https://www.recall.bmw.com.au/
Consumers may contact an authorised BMW Service centre, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair.
Consumers can also contact BMW Group Australia via the BMW Group Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au
For further information, consumers can go to the BMW Australia website, and using either their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding technical action, or an outstanding safety recall via https://www.recall.bmw.com.au/
Supplier details
BMW Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
