BMW recalls over 32,000 cars and CUVs over fire risk

13 years ago - 1 November 2011, Autoblog
BMW recalls over 32,000 cars and CUVs over fire risk
BMW has issued a recall of five different model lines covering the years 2008-2011 due to a fire risk.

Turbocharged eight- and twelve-cylinder engines in the 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 7 Series, X5 and X6 could suffer from overheating circuit boards that control the electric auxiliary water pump.

The overheating board could cause the pump to smoulder, and in extreme cases among the 102 failures, BMW has found there were two engine compartment fires. BMW will send recall notices for 32,000 vehicles and dealers will replace the pump free of charge.