Oh no guys ... a recall for you

[Faymester]

New information released on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website shows that BMW is recalling all 1 Series models sold in the U.S. between 2008 and 2010 for a potential fire risk.


According to the manufacturer, cars built between December 1, 2007, and May 27, 2010, may not have sufficient clearance between the seatbelt tensioners and the sound insulation in the B-pillars. Should a crash occur, the tensioners could overheat. In rare instances, the excess temperature could possibly ignite the insulation material.

BMW has not yet released a fix for the issue, but has notified NHTSA of the recall and halted sales of all 1 Series models until it rectifies the design issue. BMW will notify owners of the recall shortly and provide updated information to NHTSA when it has a fix. For more information, contact your local BMW dealership.

Source: NHTSA


source: http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6657920/news/bmw-recalls-halts-sales-of-1-series-models-cites-fire-risk/index.html

try not to explode please!

[LateBraking]

Although that's a cause of concern, what they really need to do is recall the European 2007 and worldwide 2008 M3's for having ****ty bearings in the motor. I thought BMW learned from the bearing recalls on the E46 M3's, but I guess not, if us E9X's are having the same problems. They just change all the bearings for 2009 M3's and up and try to just wish the problem away! :(

BTW, can you guys return your 1 series for things like this? Cuz a brand new 1 series would be so awesome.... :D

[LateBraking]

BTW fay, I think you were first to find this! :D

[E46transforM3r]

source: http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6657920/news/bmw-recalls-halts-sales-of-1-series-models-cites-fire-risk/index.html

try not to explode please!

uh oh :eek:

[BSM 135i]

DAMMIT! what they really need to recall is our fuel pumps! there's also a service bulletin on our tail lamps as the seals aren't sealing properly and causing them to go out.

here's a thread on 1Addicts on the recall http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396914

BTW, Thanks Fay!

[Laidback]

Have heard alot of the fuel pumps go bad on the 35's aswell, how many recall bulletin did BMW have for the 1 series?

[BSM 135i]

Have heard alot of the fuel pumps go bad on the 35's aswell, how many recall bulletin did BMW have for the 1 series?
Yea the fuel pumps are a common problem on the N54, mine crapped out 2 weeks after I bought my car and some people are even on their 3+ pump! BMW has extended our fuel pump warranty to 1k miles though.

There has been quite a few service bulletins for our car, I can't even count lol