BMW Recall of Certain 5-series, 5-series Gran Turismo, 7-series, X5 SAV, and X6 SAV Vehicles

by Gary Kopycinski on October 29, 2011

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Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 29, 2011.

Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 5-series, 5-series Gran Turismo, 7-series, x5 SAV, and x6 SAV vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.

Consequence: This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge.…