BMW 128I, 135I, 328I, 335I and 1 more (2007-2012): Electrical system
Recall 13V044000 · Feb 7, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC
516,791
vehicles affected
516,791
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V044000
- Date
- Feb 7, 2013
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 516,791
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Fuses and circuit breakers; Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables; Electrical system
- Model years
- 2007-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 23 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V044000?
5 models: BMW 128I (2008-2012), BMW 135I (2008-2012), BMW 328I (2007-2011) and 2 more, about 516,791 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V044000?
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.
What can happen?
If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.