NHTSA recall 12E029000

Engine And Engine Cooling · BMW of North America, LLC

August 10, 2012report date

585units affected

Equipment recalltype

Details

What's wrong: This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on…

Why it matters: This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.

The fix: Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by valeo, not by BMW. For further information,

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2008 Bmw 1 Series, 2009 Bmw 1 Series, 2010 Bmw 1 Series, 2011 Bmw 1 Series, 2006 Bmw 3 Series, 2007 Bmw 3 Series, 2008 Bmw 3 Series, 2009 Bmw 3 Series, 2010 Bmw 3 Series, 2011 Bmw 3 Series, 2000 Bmw 5 Series, 2001 Bmw 5 Series, 2002 Bmw 5 Series, 2003 Bmw 5 Series, 2004 Bmw 5 Series, 2005 Bmw 5 Series, 2006 Bmw 5 Series, 2007 Bmw 5 Series, 2008 Bmw 5 Series, 2009 Bmw 5 Series, 2004 Bmw 6 Series, 2005 Bmw 6 Series, 2006 Bmw 7 Series, 2007 Bmw 7 Series, year not stated Valeo Engine Cooling Fan.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12E029000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.