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NHTSA Recall 13V044000 — BMW of North America, LLC

Official NHTSA recall 13V044000 covers 20 vehicle applications. Review the reported defect, safety consequence, remedy, and VIN-check next step.

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What this official recall record says

NHTSA campaign 13V044000 was received on 2013-02-07 and is associated with 60 source rows covering 20 listed vehicle applications. The manufacturer shown in the record is BMW of North America, LLC.

Applications
20
Campaign number
13V044000
Potential units
516,791

SOURCES

safety

What the owner should do next

Check the VIN in the official recall lookup. If the campaign applies, contact an authorized dealer about the remedy; recall remedies are normally handled through the manufacturer program. If warning signs or unsafe operation are present, stop driving and arrange safe transport.

Do not drive
No
Park outside
No
Vin check required
Yes
Recommended channel
dealer

SOURCES

causes

Defect described in the recall record

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.

Campaign number
13V044000
Official record
NHTSA recall

safety

Safety consequence in the official record

If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Do not drive
No
Park outside
No

repair options

Official remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Vin applicability required
Yes
Dealer confirmation required
Yes

applicability

Vehicle applications listed for this campaign

The normalized NHTSA rows contain 20 applications across 1 makes and 4 model labels. This list describes campaign records, not confirmation that an individual VIN is open or unrepaired.

Listed application count
20

Components

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Applications

  • 2007 BMW 328I
  • 2007 BMW 335I
  • 2008 BMW 128I
  • 2008 BMW 135I
  • 2008 BMW 328I
  • 2008 BMW 335I
  • 2009 BMW 128I
  • 2009 BMW 135I
  • 2009 BMW 328I
  • 2009 BMW 335I

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methodology

Limits of this database record

Campaign applicability and remedy completion are VIN-specific and can change. This page summarizes the official campaign record; it does not inspect the vehicle, determine whether a symptom is caused by the recalled defect, or replace current instructions from NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Source rows
60
Vin check required
Yes
Individual vehicle verified
No