BMW 135I (2009) – 13V044000

Defect Description For Recall

BMW Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2012 1-Series Coupes And Convertibles Manufactured December 2007 Through September 2011; And 2007-2011 3-Series Coupes And Convertibles Manufactured March 2007 Through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series Sedans Manufactured March 2007 Through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series Sports Wagons Manufactured March 2007 Through June 2011; And 2009-2011 Z4 Vehicles Manufactured March 2009 Through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW Recalled 504,545 Vehicles. In July 2013, BMW Informed The Agency That It Was Adding 1-Series, 3-Series, And Z4 Vehicles, Representing An Additional 12,094 Vehicles. The Total Number Of Vehicles Being Recalled Is Now 516,791. The Connector For The Positive Battery Cable Connector And The Corresponding Terminal On The Fuse Box May Degrade Over Time. Over Time, The High Current Flow And Heat From Electrical Resistance May Lead To A Breakage Of The ConneCTIon, And A Loss Of Electrical Power To The Vehicle.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

135I

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

13V044000

Component Description

Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

Effect Of Defect

If There Is A Loss Of Electrical Power To The Vehicle, The Vehicle May Unexpectedly Stall, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Positive Battery Cable Connector And Secure It With An Improved Method, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 13, 2013. Owners May Call BMW At 1-800-525-7417 Or Email BMW At Customerrelations@BMWusa.Com.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20071201

End Of Manufacture

20110930

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

516791

Date Owners Notified

20130313

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20130207

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard