Battery Cable Connector Recall for BMW 1 Series (E8X), 3 Series (E9X), Z4 (E89)

[DUI Elite]

Originally Posted by Das_Stig

so is the cause of most of those electrical problems we keep hearing about?

Originally Posted by tofu-

prob not. sounds more like preventative maintenance

I dont think so.

Its a problem with how the fuse box connects. The connection for the wire to the battery can become "loose."

Its been a relatively common issue on these boards, but apparently its common enough to the general population too that BMW is doing a mass recall.

[2nice89]

Originally Posted by N8N

Why is everyone getting all worked up? Dude had something fail, was out of warranty, had it fixed. Now BMW is acknowledging it as an issue and recalling cars. So dude should be reimbursed, at least for the parts that would be replaced under the recall, assuming he kept his documentation. In a reasonable world it might require a couple phone calls and maybe a fax or two, no need for lawyers at all. Had he not had his car fixed BMW would be on the hook to reimburse his local dealer to replace those parts so it's not like he's shafting them.

Thanks alot.. This wouldnt require a lawyer at all... Hopefully a couple phone calls do the trick but like u said its something that the would have to fix anyway so why not pay me back the money for what i spent, especially since it just happened last month on the 18th

[2nice89]

Originally Posted by Frosty

...you don't take it to the dealer to save money but you'll hire a lawyer to sue them for not covering something you did at an independent shop ?

U dont need a lawyer to take someone to court

[2nice89]

Originally Posted by N8N

Why is everyone getting all worked up? Dude had something fail, was out of warranty, had it fixed. Now BMW is acknowledging it as an issue and recalling cars. So dude should be reimbursed, at least for the parts that would be replaced under the recall, assuming he kept his documentation. In a reasonable world it might require a couple phone calls and maybe a fax or two, no need for lawyers at all. Had he not had his car fixed BMW would be on the hook to reimburse his local dealer to replace those parts so it's not like he's shafting them.

hey i found this online.....If I pay for needed repairs before a recall is ordered, am I entitled to reimbursement?

Yes, under certain conditions. Manufacturers are required to provide reimbursement for certain costs incurred by owners to remedy safety defect conditions prior to a recall. Vehicle manufacturers are required to reimburse owners for costs incurred to remedy a defect based on either (1) the date NHTSA opens its Engineering Analysis, or (2) one year prior to the manufacturer’s notification of a defect to NHTSA, whichever is earlier. The closing date of eligibility for reimbursement of repair of a motor vehicle is 10 days after the manufacturer mails the last of the owner notices informing owners of a safety defect recall and cost-free remedy. For replacement of equipment, the closing date is either the same as for motor vehicles or 30 days after the manufacturer’s closing of its efforts to provide public notice of the existence of a defect, whichever is later. Documentation of the costs is required for reimbursement. While the current reimbursement policy is a relatively new requirement, manufacturers have in the past often voluntarily agreed to absorb such costs, provided customers could prove the pre-recall repairs remedied the defect in question.

[Delusive]

So I should be safe since the production date of my car is 12-27-2006 but it's a 2007?

[simon]

Mine failed August 2012 and cost about $700 to repair at an indy. I emailed customer relations, hopefully I can recover my money as well.

[twinship]

Interesting...

Of all the problems discussed at length on these boards, I don't recall anyone ever posting about the issue this recall addresses.

Oh well, it'll be a free car wash if nothing else.

[techwhiz]

Originally Posted by O2nice

Im saying that it DID FAIL and i had to buy a new fuse box, battery cable plus pay for install... If they refuse to reinburse me we will definately have to go to court... Car shorted on me on the highway twice but came right back on... Then finally there was no power to the vehicle what so ever and i had to get it towed out my driveway

Sounds like you have a case.
People that have had this happen will need to file a claim.

They typically do give reimbursements if you repaired something that was recalled, before the recall happened.

[tofu-]

Originally Posted by twinship

Interesting...

Of all the problems discussed at length on these boards, I don't recall anyone ever posting about the issue this recall addresses.

Oh well, it'll be a free car wash if nothing else.

Dealership is one of the last places you want washing your car lol

[m7ammed]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Thanks for posting this info! Guys I merged the two threads into this one, so we can collect all the recall info in one place.




Mohammed - is your car a US spec car? Maybe you could write a letter to BMW NA if it is. Its worth a shot.

Even though we know this recall effects most 1er's up to 2012 M.Y.... the recall is only for US cars. SO that means anyone who lives outside the USA is also screwed - no recall for them. Even though its a safe bet those cars are effected too.

Nope not a US Spec. Sent an email last night to BMW and BMW Middle East asking to be reimbursed for all costs and linking to the articles and documents. I also asked that this be escalated to BMW AG as BMW ME has been useless with my whole drama. That experience left a really sour taste in mouth, and I was furious when I read the article. Its worth a shot to try and ask for what is my right. I don't think anything will come of it as it seems BMW ME keep blocking me from reaching BMW AG.

[sebaNYC]

really???!!!!! i had this issue month ago and was scary!!! losing all power while i was driving, luckily nothing bad happen to me

i bought the part and i fixed it, can i get a refund for this?

[2nice89]

Originally Posted by sebaNYC

really???!!!!! i had this issue month ago and was scary!!! losing all power while i was driving, luckily nothing bad happen to me

i bought the part and i fixed it, can i get a refund for this?

if u have a receipt they should reimbure you..i had this same problem and ill wait until its a recall to try and get my money back

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by RimasRS

So my car is US spec but Im in europe will my dealer do a recall?

Yes, they should be able to do the recall(and get paid my BMW). Its just like for us fellow Americans living in Germany/Europe... as long as the VIN shows an open recall... any dealer should be able to do the repair.

Your dealer is probably going to need to contact BMW AG first though.

[Envuks]

Great news! The posts about this issue scared me. I remember some poor people on the front end of this trying to figure out the cause and identify a solution. It seemed like a real nightmare.

I have to say that BMW has really stepped up on the things that are problematic on the e9Xs... HPFP, turbos, now this item.

This post should be a sticky.

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by dtwyim

I wonder if Canadian cars are included. Should be.

I heard on the radio that it's the US and Canada.

[SS e93]

Originally Posted by O2nice

I just paid $1,00 to get this fixed a month ago... How the hell can i get my money back? It was done at a indy shop but i have the receipt

Call BMWNA. As long as the receipt is properly itemized and is the same parts/labor for the recall they will send you a check. It happened once with my other car where I paid my usual shop to fix a fuel leak, which ended up being a recall I found about later. I had to get the recall performed again by Nissan even though it was already done by my shop, but that verifies that the recall was done properly. You send in both receipts and receive a check for the amount you paid.

As long as the independent shop didn't botch the job, just bring the car to BMW when the recall starts and they will perform the recall.

[Dackelone]

cross reference...

Battery Cable Connector Recall for BMW 1 Series (E8X), 3 Series (E9X), Z4 (E89)
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=804545

[JHZR2]

Not sure if I like this... An OE crimp, while in this case apparently poor, is far superior to what most people can do with handheld equipment... This is especially the case on this big cabling, which I assume is 0 or 00 ga.

Might want to wait on this one a while until there is good training and learning curve.

Stinks...

[BrokenVert]

I wonder if the ActiveE is effected by this recall...I should check the battery terminals.

[RimasRS]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Yes, they should be able to do the recall(and get paid my BMW). Its just like for us fellow Americans living in Germany/Europe... as long as the VIN shows an open recall... any dealer should be able to do the repair.

Your dealer is probably going to need to contact BMW AG first though.

Thanks David.. Will have to visit them.

[m7ammed]

Well I got a tip that there is a recall on this on Saudi too, so it seem this is a worldwide thing. Already sent BMW ME and BMW AG an email. And will go tomorrow to Service manger to discuss how I can get my money back.

[135Pats]

Since this is a battery connection issue, I wonder if I could get this taken care of with my downpipes in…I could make the engine bay look stock no problem, but I'm not in the mood to pull downpipes right after getting them installed. They wouldn't be under the car (i don't think?), and since it's not motor related I doubt they'd do much in the way of driving it...hmmm. What a pain.