2008 BMW X6 RECALL - #11V521000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : OTHER FUEL TYPES : TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5 SAV, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 BMW X6 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/27/2011 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/19/2011 |
| # Affected |
32,084 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
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| Description |
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5 SAV, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes |
THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL VEHICLES IN APRIL 2012.SEE RECALL NO. 12V161.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 |
2008 BMW X6 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2008 BMW X6 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2008 BMW X6 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2008 BMW X6 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2008 BMW X6 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2008 BMW X6 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2008 BMW X6 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2008 BMW X6 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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