EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Bmw “X5, X6” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01261/21
Summary
Friction corrosion on the connector from the wiring harness to the blower regulator may cause fluctuations in the electrical resistance, which can lead to overheating and damage to the wiring harness insulation.That can result in a short circuit, leading to a vehicle fire, even if the vehicle is parked.
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Product
Passenger car — Bmw
- Brand
- Bmw
- Name / model
- X5, X6 · e1*2001/116*0420*, e1*2007/46*0421*, e1*2007/46*0412*, e1*2007/46*0454*, Types: X70, X5, X6, X-N1
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Model series E70, E71.
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 21 August 2006 and 21 August 2011.
What is the risk?
- Friction corrosion on the connector from the wiring harness to the blower regulator may cause fluctuations in the electrical resistance, which can lead to overheating and damage to the wiring harness insulation.That can result in a short circuit, leading to a vehicle fire, even if the vehicle is parked.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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