Recall 11V521000: Auxiliary Water Pump Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

BMW/5-Series 2011

BMW/5-Series Gran Turismo 2010-2011

BMW/7-Series 2009-2011

BMW/X5 2010-2011

BMW/X6 2008-2011

MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 20, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V521000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Other Fuel Types: Turbo-Charger

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 32,084

SUMMARY:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5-Series, model year 2010-2011 5-Series Gran Turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-Series, model year 2010-2011 X5 SAV, and model year 2008-2011 X6 SAV vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

REMEDY:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations and Services at 1-800-525-7417.

NOTES:
Owners may also 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.