Recall 01V206000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Defect in 2001-2001 BMW 525IT
RECALL This recall affects up to 76,469 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V206000 |
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Vehicles Affected | 76,469 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 BMW 525IT, 2001 BMW 540IA, 2001 BMW 540I, 2001 BMW 530IA, 2001 BMW 530I, 2001 BMW 750ILP, 2001 BMW 750IL, 2001 BMW 740I, 2001 BMW 330CI, 2001 BMW 330XI, 2001 BMW 325CI, 2001 BMW 525I, 2001 BMW Z8, 2001 BMW 330I, 2001 BMW X5, 2001 BMW 325IT, 2001 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 740ILP, 2001 BMW 540ITA, 2001 BMW 525IA, 2001 BMW 525ITA, 2001 BMW 740ILA
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. 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 1-800-831-1117.
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