Safety Recall 19V-579 Blower Motor Wiring – 2008-2012 BMW 1-Series

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i,

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August 6, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V579000

Blower Regulator Wiring May Overheat

Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V579

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 41,981

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness, and replace it with a new part, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall number 17V-676.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to  www.safercar.gov.

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