X5, X6, 730d/740d, 520d, X3 2.0d, 116d/118d/120d/123d Hatch, 118d/120d/123d Convertible/
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1107/13 |
| Brand | Bmw |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | X5, X6, 730d/740d, 520d, X3 2.0d, 116d/118d/120d/123d Hatch, 118d/120d/123d Convertible/Coupe (E60 E61 E70 E71 E8x F01 F02). |
| Published | 23 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.