Second giant recall for BMW

[KarshS]

BMW has had two major vehicle recalls over the weekend - the first involving 60 000 X5 V8 units, the second 570 000 various models - and both affect South Africa.

The German company is recalling 570 000 cars in the US and Canada over a faulty battery cable connector which could fail and stall the engine. This follows a recall of 60 000 X5 4.8i V8's a day earlier.

A BMW South Africa spokesperson said the larger recall involved certain 1 and 3-Series, Z4 and X1 models assembled between March 2007 and July 2011.

'ENGINE MAY CUT OUT'

BMW SA said: “We have about 52 000 vehicles affected in South Africa which will need to have the plug connector at the power distribution box replaced. Diesel vehicles from these model series are not affected at all.

“In unfavourable conditions, vehicle vibrations can lead to frictional corrosion on the plug of the power distribution box, impairing the electrical supply to the vehicle. This could result in the doors not opening and the vehicle failing to start after parking.

"In extreme cases, the electrical system can fail and the engine may cut out while travelling. The driver is given an indication of this by flickering on the instrument panel and a short, noticeable decline in the engine power."

BMW SA is not aware of any incidents or injuries relating to this matter in South Africa and their is no risk of fire.

“BMW SA will begin notifying customers by means of written communication to have the improved plug concept - which prevents frictional corrosion - fitted at no cost. Affected owners can contact the the BMW SA Customer Care Centre on 0800 600 555 if they have any questions or concerns."

AP reported BMW knows of one minor collision in Canada due to the electrical problem, but no injuries. North American owners will also get free replacement parts after notifications go out in March, 2013.

The recall affects more than 504 000 cars in the US and another 65 000 in Canada.

http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/BMW-recalls-another-570-000-cars-20130217

 

[Dippies]

Diesel vehicles from these model series are not affected at all. :joy::joy::joy:

 

[shailesh]

:thumbdo:

 

[msm]

Diesel vehicles from these model series are not affected at all.

Eish, looks like petrol engined models are giving BMW a bad name :fencelook:

 

[///M_Diesel]

:roflol:

 

[dajee]

diesel models are safe lucky

 

[MikeR]

:fencelook: I bet you that if any one called BMW they would deny this so called alegation. :biglol:

 

[Rayzor]

Took them long enough, wonder how much money they made out of customers prior to the announcement :nonono:

 

[KarshS]

:fencelook: I bet you that if any one called BMW they would deny this so called alegation. :biglol:

I actually called and said the technical team is putting a list of VIN numbers effected and will call each one when they done.

He said its a 90% chance that most to all 325i and 330i are effetcted

 

[Johnny135i]

Thanks for the heads-up!!I only recently got a 2008 325, so I guesse I might be one of the unlucky ones!!Will have to give the dealership a call

 

[OppositeLockMT]

Eish :argh:

 

[KarshS]

Thanks for the heads-up!!I only recently got a 2008 325, so I guesse I might be one of the unlucky ones!!Will have to give the dealership a call

let me know if you come right, i was told to wait until i get called

 

[Philip Foglar]

Diesel vehicles from these model series are not affected at all.

Eish, looks like petrol engined models are giving BMW a bad name :fencelook:

Because they ver not expecting zat! :fencelook: :nonono: :rollsmile: :argh:

 

[Karthik]

My dad's E90 got this fixed in January for R 16 000 . :nonono: What happens now ?

 

[moesaley]

i was affected by this in 2010, took them 3 months to find the fault
eventually got it done with screaming, fighting and loads of swearing at a cost of R36000 to motorplan

E90 323i 2008

what a pain in the a$$ it was:argh::argh:

 

[Andy1GP]

:fencelook: I bet you that if any one called BMW they would deny this so called alegation. :biglol:

Don't know about you Mike but I really didn't want something else to worry about. Just the thought of those monkeys touching my car again gives me road rage...

 

[MikeR]

:fencelook: I bet you that if any one called BMW they would deny this so called alegation. :biglol:

Don't know about you Mike but I really didn't want something else to worry about. Just the thought of those monkeys touching my car again gives me road rage...

I actually dont mind - the workshop manager at AutoAlpina in Boksburg is a mate so I trust him with my car - he personally sees to my car in and out. He knows how cranky i am :biglol:
if you want I can talk to him and he will take care of your baby.

 

[Flash-Gordon]

:nonono:

 

[Blue Shirt]

36k to replace a plug connector? Sound fishy.:fencelook:

 

[rick540]

After trying to find out for a full ten minutes what "frictional corrosion" is I am still confused. I understand it has two sub categories "fretting corrosion" and "false brinneling"

closest I can get is --->

"The contact movement causes mechanical wear and material transfer at the surface, often followed by oxidation of both the metallic debris and the freshly exposed metallic surfaces. Because the oxidized debris is usually much harder than the surfaces from which it came, it often acts as an abrasive agent that increases the rate of both fretting and a mechanical wear called false brinelling."