2007–2011 BMW E8x 1 Series (Cpa: 33113) BMW E9x 3 Series (Cpa: 33767)
- Affected
- 20,748
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 00 61 7704 00
- Supplier
- BMW Group Australia Ltd
The defect
Due to a possible electrical connection failure to the cars main battery power cable where it connects into the vehicles fuse box, the car may lose power to several electrical systems within the vehicle.
The hazard
If the electrical fault does occur the car may not be able to be unlocked, or the driver may not be able to start the car. In certain cases the failure may result in a total electrical failure within the vehicle and the car may shut down while driving, posing an accident hazard.Prior to the electrical failure occuring, the driver will notice the cars instruments 'flickering'.
The remedy
Known owners will be contacted by BMW Group Australia Ltd or a BMW dealer. Consumers may contact an authorised BMW Service centre, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair. Consumers can also contact BMW Group Australia via the BMW Group Australia website https://www.bmw.com.au.Additionally customers can go to the BMW Group Australia website, and using either their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding technical action, or an outstanding safety recall: https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 20,748 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact BMW Group 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:
- https://www.bmw.com.au
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.