| Vehicle |
2009 BMW X5 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/30/2011 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/11/2011 |
| # Affected |
2,120 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER HEATER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes |
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2009 BMW X5 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC
2009 BMW X5 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, PRE-HEATER
2009 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 BMW X5 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2009 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL, CRANKCASE (PCV)
2009 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2009 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Oliver, et al v.
Jul 19, 2021 - 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Oliver, et al v.
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