BMW recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to water pump issue, ET Auto
BMW Recall
BMW is issuing a recall for over 720,000 vehicles due to a potential fire hazard related to the water pump's electrical connector. The recall affects several models, including the X1, X3, and X5.
Problem
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the water pumps in the affected vehicles have insufficient sealing, allowing fluid ingress at the electrical connector. This can lead to short circuits and potentially fires.
Solution
BMW will inspect and replace water pumps and connectors as needed. They will also install a shield to prevent fluid from reaching the pump. Owners will receive notification in October and can have the repairs performed for free at authorized BMW centers.
- Updated On Aug 21, 2024 at 09:20 AM IST
Vehicle owners are expected to receive a recall notification in October. They will be instructed to take their cars to an authorized BMW center to have the appropriate remedies performed for free.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the recall includes some X1, X3 and X5 vehicles as well as some other models.
The impacted vehicles have water pumps with insufficient sealing, according to the NHTSA report, and may be susceptible to fluid ingress at the electrical plug connector over time. There is the possibility that a short circuit could occur, and there's the potential for a fire, in rare cases.
Water pumps and plug connectors will be inspected and replaced as necessary. A shield will be also installed to divert any fluid that might drop down onto the pump from the positive crankcase ventilation system's intake air house, the report said.Vehicle owners are expected to receive a recall notification in October. They will be instructed to take their cars to an authorized BMW center to have the appropriate remedies performed for free.
- Published On Aug 21, 2024 at 09:18 AM IST
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