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Recall R/2018/148 — BMW 3 SERIES — VARIATION TO ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE IN THE BLOWER REGULATOR WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR

UK DVSA (vehicle recalls) · United Kingdom · 2018-06-27 · Safety recall

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Agency
UK DVSA (vehicle recalls)
Recall identifier
R/2018/148
Date of alert
2018-06-27
Country / jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Risk level
Safety recall
Risk type
recall
Brand
BMW
Product category
vehicle
Product type
vehicle
Reported risk: Over time irregularities in the crimp connection in conjunction with relative movements of the tin coated connector at the end of the wiring harness which connects to the tin coated blower regulator pin could lead to frictional corrosion. In combination with very high current flow which would occur which could lead to a temperature increase. As a result the blower regulator wiring could be damaged and could lead to partial contact of individual wire strands. this could result in an irregular current flow further overheating and increase the risk of fire. Remedy: The blower regulator wiring harness will be inspected and a new part will be installed.
Primary source: https://www.check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk/recall-type/vehicle/make/BMW/mo

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