Recall 12E029000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Defect in 2000-2011 BMW 3 SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 585 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12E029000 |
| Manufacturer | Valeo |
| Vehicles Affected | 585 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 BMW 5 SERIES, 2001 BMW 5 SERIES, 2002 BMW 5 SERIES, 2003 BMW 5 SERIES, 2004 BMW 5 SERIES, 2004 BMW 6 SERIES, 2005 BMW 5 SERIES, 2005 BMW 6 SERIES, 2006 BMW 3 SERIES, 2006 BMW 7 SERIES, 2006 BMW 5 SERIES, 2007 BMW 3 SERIES, 2007 BMW 7 SERIES, 2007 BMW 5 SERIES, 2008 BMW 3 SERIES, 2008 BMW 1 SERIES, 2008 BMW 5 SERIES, 2009 BMW 5 SERIES, 2009 BMW 1 SERIES, 2009 BMW 3 SERIES, 2010 BMW 3 SERIES, 2010 BMW 1 SERIES, 2011 BMW 1 SERIES, 2011 BMW 3 SERIES
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Defect Description
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.
Safety Consequence
This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
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