If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223540-bmw-x5-2019-recall-electrical-system · Recall date October 17, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V732000
“BMW X5 (2019) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 17, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223540-bmw-x5-2019-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 18V732000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V732000).
All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace the BDC control unit, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW of North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V732000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW X5 (2019) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a BMW X5 (2019) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 18V732000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace the BDC control unit, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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