If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251438-bmw-550i-2012-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date April 18, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V248000
“BMW 550I (2012) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 18, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251438-bmw-550i-2012-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 18V248000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V248000).
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
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 18V248000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW 550I (2012) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a BMW 550I (2012) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 18V248000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed. 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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