Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252282-bmw-328i-2011-recall-electrical-system · Recall date October 25, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V676000
“BMW 328I (2011) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 25, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252282-bmw-328i-2011-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 17V676000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V676000).
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. 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 17V676000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW 328I (2011) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a BMW 328I (2011) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 17V676000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. 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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