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NHTSA recall 13V339000

Fuel system, diesel › Pre-heater

BMW X5

Reported Aug 7, 20131,540 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLCBuilt Jun 13, 2009 – Nov 9, 2009

The defect

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated.

The risk

The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

The remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW X5
20092010

Notes

This recall is an expansion of safety recall 11V-441.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.