December 9, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V761000
48V Battery Connection Misassembled
Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V761
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 812
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Check if your BMW has a Recall
SIB 12 01 21
2021-03-15
RECALL 20V-761: CHECK 48 V CABLE CONNECTIONS ON STARTER GENERATOR (SGR)
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B12 01 21 dated February 2021.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
- Assigned Recall Number
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
MODEL
E-Series | Model Description | Production Date |
G01 | X3 Sports Activity Vehicle | November 16, 2020 – November 30, 2020 |
G02 | X4 Sports Activity Coupe | November 21, 2020 |
G05 | X5 Sports Activity Vehicle | September 30, 2020 – January 13, 2021 |
G06 | X6 Sports Activity Coupe | October 2, 2020 – December 1, 2020 |
G07 | X7 Sports Activity Vehicle | October 1, 2020 – January 11, 2021 |
G30 | 5 Series Sedan | September 9, 2020 |
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA Next or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.
SITUATION
BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective February 12, 2021) on a small number of Model Year 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 9, 2020 and January 13, 2021.
This is an expansion of recall 20V-761 that was launched in early December 2020.
The 48-Volt battery cable connections to the starter / generator (SGR) may not have been assembled to specifications. Over time, this could lead to increased resistance at the connection(s) and, in rare cases, a thermal event.
CORRECTION
Check the M8 flange nuts and cable connections on the SGR. If necessary, replace the flange nut and torque to spec.
PROCEDURE
Check the positive (1) and negative (2) cables for play at the mounting lugs on the SGR.
If the connections are tight and the cables cannot be moved by hand– No further action is necessary
If there is play in the connection to the SGR –
Deactivate the 48 V electrical system (Repair instruction REP-TAT-P-6124-18-B47_48V)
Remove and discard the flange nut on the B+ or B- cable
Install a new flange nut so that it’s carefully started by hand to avoid cross-threading Torque to 19 Nm
PARTS INFORMATION
Only use and invoice the part numbers below that apply.
Performing a part number look-up in ETK (EPC) by VIN or model in place of using/invoicing the following part numbers may result with the wrong part numbers being invoiced and installed, this could delay the payment of the claim.
Part Number | Description | Quantity |
07 14 3413174 | Flange nut (rounds to 10) | Up to 2 |
Safety Recall 20V‐761
48‐Volt Battery Connections Model Year
2021
Various BMW Models
Issue Date: 12/03/2020
Last Update: 12/03/2020
Q1. Which BMW Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Safety Recall?
Certain vehicles equipped with a 48‐Volt battery, specifically Model Year 2021 BMW 3 Series, 4 Series Coupe, 5 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series Gran Coupe, X5 SAV, X6 SAC, and X7 SAV models in the US, produced between June and October 2020, are potentially affected.
Q2. What is the specific issue?
The 48‐Volt battery cable connections to the starter / generator may not have been assembled to specifications. Over time, this could lead to increased resistance at the connection(s) and, in rare cases, a thermal event.
Q3. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Safety Recall?
Other models have been assembled to specifications.
Q4. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?
Yes. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information.
Q5. How did BMW Group become aware of the issue?
BMW Group became aware of the issue through our quality control procedures.
Q6. How will I be informed of this Safety Recall?
Letters will be mailed to owners in January via First Class mail advising them of this Safety Recall.
To ensure BMW has the most recent contact and vehicle information, owners should register their vehicle at www.bmwusa.com/myBMW. Registration is free and will give them access to factory initiated campaigns and other information specific to their BMW.
Q7. How will my vehicle be repaired?
The 48 Volt battery connections will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced.
20V-761
Amendment
Additional Chronology
The field continue to be monitored. In December 2020, two more incidents were reported.
Inspections of these incidents / vehicles showed characteristics that were similar to previously inspected vehicles in which the 48-Volt battery positive cable connection to the starter-generator was suspect. The fastening nut did not appear to be seated properly on the starter-generator assembly’s bolt.
Further reviews of vehicle manufacturing records indicated that the two incident vehicles had been sent to an assembly plant rework station, as had vehicles which were identified and were previously reported. Upon further review, it has been determined that a number of additional vehicles were subject to a rework process in which the 48-Volt battery positive cable connection to the starter-generator was suspect.
On February 10, 2021, BMW decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall.
BMW has not received any reports, nor is otherwise aware, of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
9 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
BMW | 530I | 2021 |
BMW | 540I | 2021 |
BMW | 740LI | 2021 |
BMW | 840I | 2021 |
BMW | M340I | 2021 |
BMW | M440I | 2021 |
BMW | X5 | 2021 |
BMW | X6 | 2021 |
BMW | X7 | 2021 |
18 Associated Documents
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V761-0094.pdf 634.982KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20V761-1068.PDF 211.129KB
RCMN 20V761 – Dealer Message re BMW Safety Recall: 48-Volt Battery Connections
RCMN-20V761-3933.pdf 102.022KB
Miscellaneous Document – 20V-761 Amendment Additional Chronology
RMISC-20V761-0310.pdf 46.505KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB – Service Information Bulletin re RECALL: CHECK 48 V CABLE CONNECTIONS ON STARTER GENERATOR (SGR) 2021-02-19 – This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B12 01 21 dated February 2021
RCRIT-20V761-7409.pdf 230.234KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Notification re BMW Recall 20V-761: 48-Volt Battery Connections – UPDATE
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-2
RCLQRT-20V761-3233.PDF 211.311KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V761-7255.pdf 648.835KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB – Remedy Instructions re SIB 12 01 21 RECALL 20V-761: CHECK 48 V CABLE CONNECTIONS ON STARTER GENERATOR (SGR)
RCRIT-20V761-0393.pdf 230.833KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V761-8478.PDF 219.993KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V761-2772.pdf 244.101KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB – Dealer Notification re Safety Recall 20V‐761 48‐Volt Battery Connections Model Year 2021
RCRIT-20V761-1656.pdf 324.905KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Notification re BMW Recall 20V-xxx: 48-Volt Battery Connections
RCMN-20V761-9373.pdf 137.714KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB – Service Information Bulletin re RECALL 20V-761: CHECK 48 V CABLE CONNECTIONS TO THE STARTER GENERATOR (SGR)
RCRIT-20V761-2470.pdf 325.332KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB – Remedy Instructions re RECALL 20V-761: CHECK 48 V CABLE CONNECTIONS TO THE STARTER GENERATOR (SGR)
RCRIT-20V761-4443.pdf 326.741KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V761-6088.PDF 221.577KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20V761-7850.PDF 211.225KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-3
RCLQRT-20V761-1156.PDF 211.415KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V761&docType=RCL
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