2007 BMW M6 RECALL - #12V126000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : BATTERY : CABLES
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2007 BMW M6 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/2006 - 7/31/2010 |
| Recalled on |
3/26/2012 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/30/2012 |
| # Affected |
367,682 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT. |
| Consequences |
OVERHEATING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE. AS A PRECAUTION, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO PARK OUTSIDE UNTIL THE REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE. |
| Corrective action |
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jan 05, 2009 - 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
BMW: VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL 08E-A02: M5 AND M6 (5 & 6 SERIES) WITH S85 OBD COMMUNICATION. SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE DME CONTROL MODULE MAY CAUSE COMMUNICATION INCOMPATIBILITY WITH CERTAIN GENERIC OBD SCANNER TOOLS. *PE
Dec 22, 2008 - 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
BMW: GEAR SELECTOR DISPLAY POSITION CHANGES FROM N TO R. WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED OFF WITH THE GEAR SELECTOR IN POSITION N , THE GEAR INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INTERMITTENTLY CHANGES TO REVERSE R (WITH TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT)
Dec 22, 2008 - 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
BMW: GEAR SELECTOR DISPLAY POSITION CHANGES FROM N TO R. WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED OFF WITH THE GEAR SELECTOR IN POSITION N , THE GEAR INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INTERMITTENTLY CHANGES TO REVERSE R (WITH TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT)
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