2001 BMW 740I RECALL - #01V206000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 BMW 740I |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/2000 - 7/27/2001 |
| Recalled on |
7/2/2001 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
9/28/2001 |
| # Affected |
76,469 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
2001 BMW 740I Recall for TIRES, SIDEWALL
2001 BMW 740I Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
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