Passenger car "B5 BITURBO"
Fire, Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0711/12 |
| Brand | Alpina |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type: ALPINA5, EC type approval e1*KS07/46*0011*, Sales name BMW Alpina B5 Biturbo |
| Published | 11 May 2012 |
Risk Description
null The casing of the auxiliary coolant pump may crack. If this occurs, coolant can leak into the pump electronics. This can lead to failure of the auxiliary coolant pump. In a few individual cases, there may be smoulder damage to the auxiliary coolant pump. If this occurs, an engine compartment fire or even a vehicle fire could occur.
Product Description
The ALPINA5 vehicles in question were manufactured between April 2011 and May 2011.