Recall (battery connector)?

fuddman · 02-22-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

This recall is not for the M3 guys!! /thread.

Source?

THE TECH · 02-22-2013, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuddman

Source?

It's listed in both this thread and at least two other reposts on the forum.

Butkolrpi · 06-02-2017, 04:06 PM

I was searching the forums after receiving a letter from BMW about the battery cable connections.

The letter does not mention the vehicle model (odd) but the VIN for my 2011 M3 is listed. I scheduled an appointment tomorrow with the dealership but they seemed a little confused as well.

The verbiage about the issue, repair and information is identical to the other letters listed in this thread.

Any thoughts are welcome.

UPDATE: at the dealership now. They have a letter showing it as a recall. Both the NTSB and BMW's web pages do not have anything listed. They estimate 1hr for the repair.

Off topic: I am the 2nd owner and the car has 85,000 miles.

Did the rod bearings at 74k as a PM. They looked worn but OK. I think the idle control valve is going but everything runs great. (also did water pump, thermostat, belts, tensioners, pulleys at 80,000...PM)

Peahi · 06-02-2017, 04:41 PM

I just got this letter too.

I had a complete power loss last month...luckily i was off the road and pulling into my parking spot. It could have been really dangerous if i was driving when this happened.

Engine shut down without warning, all power shut down. I was unable to lock car, close windows, etc. Most importantly, my hazard lights didn't work. Completely dead car. It could have led to a crash/accident if I was driving...and the car suddenly shut down on the freeway, being unable to activate the hazards could have have been catastrophic. I hate to think what could have happened if the car was stuck on the busy highway at night with no hazard lights blinking.

My car was repaired last month and i was charged for repairs. I asked if it could have been caused by vibration but got no reply. The battery was pretty new, being replaced at the dealer a year or two ago.

I emailed BMW USA and also contacted the dealer. This is a pretty concerning issue with the possibility of serious injury/damage/accidents. Getting warning lights and car going into limp mode is one thing, but having the car go completely dead/zero power without warning is terrifying.

06-02-2017, 04:06 PM	#25
Butkolrpi New Member 15 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Virginia, USA iTrader: (0)	Just received a letter from BMW to replace battery cable terminal on 2011 M3 E93 I was searching the forums after receiving a letter from BMW about the battery cable connections. The letter does not mention the vehicle model (odd) but the VIN for my 2011 M3 is listed. I scheduled an appointment tomorrow with the dealership but they seemed a little confused as well. The verbiage about the issue, repair and information is identical to the other letters listed in this thread. Any thoughts are welcome. UPDATE: at the dealership now. They have a letter showing it as a recall. Both the NTSB and BMW's web pages do not have anything listed. They estimate 1hr for the repair. Off topic: I am the 2nd owner and the car has 85,000 miles. Did the rod bearings at 74k as a PM. They looked worn but OK. I think the idle control valve is going but everything runs great. (also did water pump, thermostat, belts, tensioners, pulleys at 80,000...PM) Last edited by Butkolrpi; 06-03-2017 at 09:10 AM.. Reason: Update
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06-02-2017, 04:41 PM	#26
Peahi Captain 13 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 CPE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	e92 M3 complete power loss I just got this letter too. I had a complete power loss last month...luckily i was off the road and pulling into my parking spot. It could have been really dangerous if i was driving when this happened. Engine shut down without warning, all power shut down. I was unable to lock car, close windows, etc. Most importantly, my hazard lights didn't work. Completely dead car. It could have led to a crash/accident if I was driving...and the car suddenly shut down on the freeway, being unable to activate the hazards could have have been catastrophic. I hate to think what could have happened if the car was stuck on the busy highway at night with no hazard lights blinking. My car was repaired last month and i was charged for repairs. I asked if it could have been caused by vibration but got no reply. The battery was pretty new, being replaced at the dealer a year or two ago. I emailed BMW USA and also contacted the dealer. This is a pretty concerning issue with the possibility of serious injury/damage/accidents. Getting warning lights and car going into limp mode is one thing, but having the car go completely dead/zero power without warning is terrifying. __________________
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