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NHTSA recall 01V-206 (01V206000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported June 21, 2001 - about 76,469 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
01V206000
Also written as
01V-206
Reported
June 21, 2001
Vehicles affected
~76,469
Component
engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-206 when calling a dealer.

Affected 16 models

BMW 325CI - 2001
BMW 325IT - 2001
BMW 325I - 2001
BMW 330CI - 2001
BMW 330I - 2001
BMW 330XI - 2001
BMW 525IT - 2001
BMW 525I - 2001
BMW 525IA - 2001
BMW 530I - 2001
BMW 530IA - 2001
BMW 540I - 2001
BMW 540IA - 2001
BMW 740I - 2001
BMW 750IL - 2001
BMW X5 - 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.