BMW 6 SERIES ( 16/11/2007 – 02/02/2011) DEFECT: Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.
| Recall Launch Date | 17/11/2011 |
| Recall No. | R/2011/147 |
| Models Affected | X6 X5 5 6 & 7 series and BMW Alpina B5 & B7 BITURBO |
| Manufacturer Ref | 0011830200 |
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| Build Start | 16/11/2007 |
| Build end | 02/02/2011 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 557 |
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