BMW 550I Gran Turismo (2011) – 18V248000

Defect Description For Recall

BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2011-2012 BMW 550I, 550I Xdrive, 550I Gran Turismo, 550I Gran Turismo Xdrive, 750I, 750Li, 750I Xdrive, 750Li Xdrive, 760Li, X5 Xdrive50I, X5 M, X6 Xdrive50I, X6 M, Activehybrid7, Mini Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (Jcw) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman All4, Cooper S, Jcw, Cooper S Clubman, Jcw Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, Jcw Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, Jcw Coupe And Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid And 2012 BMW 650I Coupe, 650I Xdrive Coupe, 650I Convertible And 650I Xdrive Convertible Vehicles. The Electric Auxiliary Water Pump May Fail And Cause The Circuit Board To Overheat.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

550I GRAN TURISMO

Year

2011

Recall Campaign Number

18V248000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Effect Of Defect

If The Circuit Board Were To Overheat, It Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Electric Auxiliary Water Pump, Free Of Charge. Depending On The Model, There Are Currently Limited Parts Available, However Not All Parts Are Available At This Time. Owners Will Be Notified Of The Recall Beginning June 11, 2018, And Will Receive A Second Notification When Remedy Parts Become Available. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At BMW 1-800-525-7417, Mini At 1-866-825-1525, Or Rolls-Royce At 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW Recommends That Owners Park Their Vehicle Outdoors Until The Recall Remedy Has Been Performed.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20090730

End Of Manufacture

20110908

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

47806

Date Owners Notified

20180615

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20180418

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard