BMW X5 recalled for fire danger

BMW X5 recalled for fire danger

Do you own one of these potentially deadly defective BMW X5 Suv's? BMW is recalling several thousand diesel powered vehicles for possible overheating and fire dangers.

2009 BMW X5

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: AUG 18, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V441000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,120
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 X5 XDRIVE35D VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 12, 2009. THE FUEL FILTER HEATER, WHICH IS USED FOR WARMING UP THE DIESEL FUEL DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AT LOW OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES, COULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD CONDITION AND BECOME PERMANENTLY ACTIVATED.
Consequence:
THE FUEL FILTER HEATER COULD REMAIN ACTIVATED EVEN WHEN THE IGNITION IS OFF AND LEAD TO A DEAD BATTERY. THE UNIT COULD ALSO OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER HEATER

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