The issue
On certain vehicles, the insulated bulkhead connector (used to join the two halves of the positive battery cable) may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. Over time, the bolt connection could loosen, which would increase electrical resistance. In addition, an incorrectly insulated bulkhead connector could allow humidity to accumulate at this location, causing current leakage. These issues could cause the cable connection to overheat, which could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, secure the insulated bulkhead connector. In addition, protective grease will be added to the area and the plastic battery positive terminal cover will be replaced.
Description (français)
Sur certains véhicules, le raccord de cloison isolé (utilisé pour joindre les deux moitiés du câble positif de batterie) pourrait avoir été mal posé pendant le montage du véhicule. À la longue, le raccord vissé pourrait se desserrer, ce qui augmenterait la résistance électrique. De plus, si le raccord de cloison était mal isolé, l'humidité pourrait s'accumuler à cet endroit, ce qui causerait une fuite de courant. Ces problèmes pourraient causer la surchauffe du raccord, ce qui pourrait provoquer un incendie, endommager des biens matériels ou blesser quelqu'un. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront inspecter et, si nécessaire, fixer le raccord de cloison isolé. De plus, de la graisse protectrice devra être ajoutée sur la zone, et le couvre borne positive de batterie en plastique devra être remplacé.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| BMW 6 Series | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | 2004 | 64 | 6 |
| BMW 5 Series | 2005 | 21 | 4 |
| BMW 5 Series | 2006 | 85 | 7 |
| BMW 5 Series | 2007 | 13 | 3 |
| BMW 5 Series | 2008 | 105 | 3 |
| BMW 5 Series | 2009 | 8 | 3 |
| BMW 5 Series | 2010 | 6 | 5 |
| BMW 6 Series | 2004 | 3 | 4 |
| BMW 6 Series | 2005 | 7 | 3 |
| BMW 6 Series | 2006 | 5 | 5 |
| BMW 6 Series | 2007 | 2 | 3 |
| BMW 6 Series | 2008 | 6 | 2 |
| BMW 6 Series | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| BMW 6 Series | 2010 | 0 | 2 |