Recall 12V126000: Potential Battery Cable Overheating

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

BMW/5 Series 2004-2009

BMW/5-Series 2010

BMW/6 Series 2004-2010

BMW/M5 2006-2010

BMW/M6 2007-2010

MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: March 23, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V126000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Battery: Cables

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 367,682

SUMMARY:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-Series, model year 2004-2010 6-Series, model year 2006-2010 M5, and model year 2007-2010 M6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. As it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat.

CONSEQUENCE:
Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

REMEDY:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in April 2012. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations and Services at 1-800-525-7417.

NOTES:
Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.