Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The insulated bulkhead connector is a critical part that connects the positive battery cable to your vehicle's trunk floor panel. In some 5-Series, 6-Series, M5, and M6 models from 2004-2010, this connector might not be attached correctly, which could cause the bolt to loosen over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolt connection loosens, it could heat up and potentially cause a fire, even when your vehicle is parked and not in use. This is a serious risk that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection for free. There's no cost to you, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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