2007–2011 BMW Series 1 & 3
- Affected
- 17,719
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 00 61 76 03 00
- Supplier
- BMW Australia Ltd.
The defect
The plug-in contact of the battery-positive cable on the front power distributor (fitted behind the glove compartment) may be damaged by vehicle vibrations. Damage to the plug-in contact may impair the power supply to the vehicle.
The hazard
As a result, access to the vehicle may no longer function (door locks), or the vehicle may no longer be started. In individual cases the engine may stall, the power steering may lose assistance and the electrical system may fail while driving. The situation becomes noticeable by flickering of the instrument panel and, where applicable, dipping of the engine (short, noticeable power drop). These issues pose a hazard to the drive and other road users.
The remedy
Consumers should contact an authorised BMW motor vehicle service centre, or call the BMW Group Australia Customer Interaction Centre on freecall: 1800 813 299.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 17,719 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact BMW Australia Ltd. to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Website:
- http://www.bmw.com.au
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