X5, X6, 730d/740d, 520d, X3 2.0d, 116d/118d/120d/123d Hatch, 118d/120d/123d Convertible/

Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/1107/13
BrandBmw
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberX5, X6, 730d/740d, 520d, X3 2.0d, 116d/118d/120d/123d Hatch, 118d/120d/123d Convertible/Coupe (E60 E61 E70 E71 E8x F01 F02).
Published23 August 2013

Risk Description

null Electrically weak contacts may occur on the PCB of the fuel filter heater. As a result, under unfavourable conditions, individual components on the PCB of the fuel filter heater may overheat and cause a fire in the vehicle.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 06/08/2013

Product Description

Passenger car.

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