BMW recently issued a recall order for five different models that covers model years 2008 through 2011 because of a fire risk. Turbo charged 12-cylinder and 8-cylinder engined X6, X5, 7-Series, 5-Series Gran Turismo, and 5-Series may suffer from circuit board overheating. This circuit boards control the auxiliary engine water pump.
The overheating may actually cause the water pump to smolder and caused fire in the engine compartment for two extreme cases among the reported 102 failures.
The car manufacturer will be sending notices for the 32,000 units expected to be affected by the problem. BMW dealers will be replacing the water pump without any cost to the owner.
The recall is expected to be issued this month. If you own a BMW unit included in the recall, you may call 1800-525-7417 so you can be guided by the BMW customer service on how you can go about the replacement of the water pump.
Owners of the affected models of BMW units may also call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hotline thru 1-888-327-4236.
The report was issued by the NHTSA last 30 October with manufacturer report date of 20 October.