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Recalls 1
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.
- Risk
- Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness, and replace it with a new part, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall number 17V‑676.
Recall number 19V579000 · Recall details
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Questions about the 2012 BMW 135IS
Is the 2012 BMW 135IS reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 BMW 135IS.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 BMW 135IS?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2012 BMW 135IS have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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