Recall 02V-138
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 2001 BMW 325CI and 21 other models: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system, fan).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-138
- Reported
- May 16, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 1,550 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.
The risk
If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. In addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began september 28, 2001. This is a supplement to a recall that began during september 2001 (see recall campaign 01v206). Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- BMW 325CI 2001
- BMW 325I 2001
- BMW 325IT 2001
- BMW 330CI 2001
- BMW 330I 2001
- BMW 330XI 2001
- BMW 525I 2001
- BMW 525IA 2001
- BMW 525IT 2001
- BMW 525ITA 2001
- BMW 530I 2001
- BMW 530IA 2001
- BMW 540I 2001
- BMW 540IA 2001
- BMW 540ITA 2001
- BMW 740I 2001
- BMW 740ILA 2001
- BMW 740ILP 2001
- BMW 750IL 2001
- BMW 750ILP 2001
- BMW X5 2001
- BMW Z8 2001