Recall
BMW 135i — 19V579000
NHTSA ID
19V579000
Make
BMW
Model
135i
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2019-08-06
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
41,981
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.
Consequence
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness, and replace it with a new part, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall number 17V-676.