NHTSA recall 02V138000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 02V138000 |
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Reported | 2002-05-16 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Units potentially affected | 1550 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
What can happen
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2001 BMW 325CI | |
|---|---|
| 2001 BMW 325I | |
| 2001 BMW 325IT | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2001 BMW 330CI | |
| 2001 BMW 330I | |
| 2001 BMW 330XI | |
| 2001 BMW 525I | |
| 2001 BMW 525IA | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2001 BMW 525IT | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2001 BMW 525ITA | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2001 BMW 530I | |
| 2001 BMW 530IA | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2001 BMW 540I | |
| 2001 BMW 540IA | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2001 BMW 540ITA | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2001 BMW 740I | |
| 2001 BMW 740ILA | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2001 BMW 740ILP | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2001 BMW 750IL | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2001 BMW 750ILP | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2001 BMW X5 | |
| 2001 BMW Z8 |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| SIB640521 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. A rattling/droning noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning (AC) is activated. Vibrations are felt in the driver's footwell. |
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| SIB-12-09-08 | 2010-05-22. Service bulletin. BMW VEHICLE: DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINTS DUE TO COOLING FAN RELAY FAILURE. THE CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS, DESCRIBED AS-ENGINE IS LACKING POWER WHEN ACCELERATING UPHILL; TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION; DISTINCT HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM 30-45MPH. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
| SIB-12-12-08 | 2009-05-06. Service bulletin. BMW: SERVICE ENGINE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. DME FC 2A15 MINOR LEAK AND 2A16 SUPERFINE LEAK IN EVAPORATION SYSTEM. TANK VENTILATION CORRUGATED HOSE MAY CONTACT THE LOW SIDE AIR CONDITIONING PRESSURE LINE ALUMINUM FERREL. THIS CONTACT MAY CAUSE A SMALL LEAK. *PE |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.