The fan in your vehicle helps keep your engine cool. It's controlled by an electronic unit that can sometimes fail, causing the fan to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fan stops working, your engine could overheat, which can cause serious damage. There's also a small chance of a fire breaking out in the fan control unit, which is located near the front of the engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fan with a new one, free of charge. You'll get a notice with the details, but you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your engine stays safe and cool. This timing describes the original 2002 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
The engine auxiliary/cooling fan in your vehicle is an electronic fan that helps keep your engine cool. It's controlled by an electronic unit that can fail if the fan motor fails.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fan stops working, your engine can overheat and be damaged, which could lead to a costly repair. In the worst case, the electrical failure could also cause a fire in the fan control unit near the front of the engine.
Free Fix
Your local BMW dealer will replace the faulty fan at no cost to you. If you don't get the repair done within a reasonable time, contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 to follow up.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN recall for the 2001 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #02V138000)
The fan in your vehicle helps keep your engine cool. It's controlled by an electronic unit that can sometimes fail, causing the fan to stop working. If the fan stops working, your engine could overheat, which can cause serious damage. There's also a small chance of a fire breaking out in the fan control unit, which is located near the front of the engine compartment. Your dealer will replace the faulty fan with a new one, free of charge. You'll get a notice with the details, but you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your engine stays safe and cool. This timing describes the original 2002 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN recall for the 2001 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #01V206000)
The engine auxiliary/cooling fan in your vehicle is an electronic fan that helps keep your engine cool. It's controlled by an electronic unit that can fail if the fan motor fails. If the fan stops working, your engine can overheat and be damaged, which could lead to a costly repair. In the worst case, the electrical failure could also cause a fire in the fan control unit near the front of the engine. Your local BMW dealer will replace the faulty fan at no cost to you. If you don't get the repair done within a reasonable time, contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 to follow up.