NHTSA Campaign 19V579000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Aug 6, 2019 · 41,981 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW 128I 2008 41,981
BMW 128I 2009 41,981
BMW 128I 2010 41,981
BMW 128I 2011 41,981
BMW 128I 2012 41,981
BMW 135I 2008 41,981
BMW 135I 2009 41,981
BMW 135I 2010 41,981
BMW 135I 2011 41,981
BMW 135I 2012 41,981
BMW 135IS 2008 41,981
BMW 135IS 2009 41,981
BMW 135IS 2010 41,981
BMW 135IS 2011 41,981
BMW 135IS 2012 41,981

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V579000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.