NHTSA Campaign 13V339000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
NHTSA campaign 13V339000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the fuel system, diesel: pre-heater. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- 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 fix
- 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.
- 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.
Reported July 8, 2013
Vehicles covered by 13V339000 (2)
Bmw (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 13V339000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.