The blower motor recall is finally happening in Australia!

Pete.J · 05-29-2018, 04:47 AM

The blower motor cable recall is showing on the recall list for Australian cars now! Glad to know it won't burn down to ashes, after the fortune spent on maintenance and mods lmao

Use this link to enter your VIN, and check your car's recall list:

https://www.bmw.com.au/recall

E85 335 · 05-29-2018, 07:14 AM

Sweet, Just booked mine in through the web page...

e36mmm · 05-29-2018, 09:26 AM

Just booked mine in as well. Thanks heaps!

rooks335 · 02-06-2019, 08:07 PM

Hi peeps,

Reviving an old thread, part of the recall waiting list since Sept 2018 and still waiting. How long did it take for you?

BM3Rrrr · 02-06-2019, 09:54 PM

I went in for the airbag recall and they told me they didn't have the parts for the blower motor recall.............

kookie · 02-07-2019, 03:45 PM

They will book you in once they get more in stock. Last time they told me they only had a few on hand for "extreme" cases. They should give you a call to book it in again once they get more in stock.

World wide shortage I was told.

DR-JEKL · 02-07-2019, 04:24 PM

AFAIK they dont change the blower, just check wiring and replace the connector or whatever?

PerthBMW · 02-08-2019, 07:40 PM

Had mine done in December 2018 - not sure why there is a delay on East Coast for??

juld0zer · 02-08-2019, 08:23 PM

At the very least you will get a 6 inch pigtail which replaces the last section of the harness to the blower controller. This is for vehicles with no visible indications of fault in the last 6cm of the harness - ie. Insulation is not discoloured, missing sections or crispy.

If the insulation is discoloured, you also get a new blower controller.

If the insulation is crispy or missing sections, you will get a new blower controller and almost complete replacement of the harness back to the junction box.

ADEe92 · 02-14-2019, 04:38 AM

What years were effected by this? Put my vin into the site & the only recall listed was for the airbag, which has been done. Being a MY 13.5, maybe mine had the updated part already?

Ken Oath · 02-14-2019, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ADEe92

What years were effected by this? Put my vin into the site & the only recall listed was for the airbag, which has been done. Being a MY 13.5, maybe mine had the updated part already?

Production Date Range: 1/2/2005 – 16/12/2011

ADEe92 · 02-15-2019, 05:12 AM

Thanks Ken - no need to worry then.

Coupes33 · 02-15-2019, 05:31 AM

I checked the recall list this afternoon and found my car on it but I have never been contacted by BMW about checking the blower and wiring. I decided to have a look myself. It only takes 2 min to drop the cover off below the glove box and have a look. Mine doesn't show any signs of heating where the wiring connects to the blower or in the wiring so I am save at present.

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N52bigblock · 02-15-2019, 04:21 PM

Had my blower motor wiring recall done last week. They also did my engine breather pipe connector on the manifold. Apparently the heating element in them can cuase a fire in extreme cases. Is this breather connector recall in Australia as well? I'm in NZ

juld0zer · 02-16-2019, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Coupes33

I checked the recall list this afternoon and found my car on it but I have never been contacted by BMW about checking the blower and wiring. I decided to have a look myself. It only takes 2 min to drop the cover off below the glove box and have a look. Mine doesn't show any signs of heating where the wiring connects to the blower or in the wiring so I am save at present.

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Looks mint.

Another tell tale sign is a scorched foam pad on the footwell cover. The blower harness has gotten hot enough to roast the foam pad. But if you see that, then you may aswell properly assess the situation

Antho86 · 03-02-2019, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BM3Rrrr

I went in for the airbag recall and they told me they didn't have the parts for the blower motor recall.............

I got told the same thing, world wide shortage with no ETA

juld0zer · 03-05-2019, 07:11 AM

Try another dealer. Ie. the ones further away from major suburbs.

e36mmm · 03-05-2019, 04:19 PM

Got mine sorted back in January. Try Doncaster dealer or another.

GerryH · 03-05-2019, 07:08 PM

I was notified with the Air bag recall. They did the Air bag in November 18 and put the heater part on back order which was done two weeks ago . Even washed my car all NC
Gerry

Socket · 03-06-2019, 09:27 AM

mine goes in wed for airbag and heater
Must have all parts in stock in Melb

juld0zer · 04-14-2019, 08:33 AM

Heater? Do you mean the blower or the crankcase vent heater?
As far as I'm aware, the latter only got announced recently in Australia

Socket · 04-14-2019, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juld0zer

Heater? Do you mean the blower or the crankcase vent heater?
As far as I'm aware, the latter only got announced recently in Australia

Sorry for the confusion
The plug and wiring on the blower motor

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kookie Lieutenant 75 Rep 460 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (2)	They will book you in once they get more in stock. Last time they told me they only had a few on hand for "extreme" cases. They should give you a call to book it in again once they get more in stock. World wide shortage I was told.
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PerthBMW Captain 225 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	Had mine done in December 2018 - not sure why there is a delay on East Coast for??
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juld0zer Lieutenant Colonel 480 Rep 1,600 Posts Drives: Prev 135i 7DCT, Now 130i 6sp Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: 2153 iTrader: (0)	At the very least you will get a 6 inch pigtail which replaces the last section of the harness to the blower controller. This is for vehicles with no visible indications of fault in the last 6cm of the harness - ie. Insulation is not discoloured, missing sections or crispy. If the insulation is discoloured, you also get a new blower controller. If the insulation is crispy or missing sections, you will get a new blower controller and almost complete replacement of the harness back to the junction box.
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ADEe92 First Lieutenant 254 Rep 316 Posts Drives: e92 320d sport plus edition Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 320d [0.00] 1988 320i with M30B35 [0.00]	What years were effected by this? Put my vin into the site & the only recall listed was for the airbag, which has been done. Being a MY 13.5, maybe mine had the updated part already?
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ADEe92 First Lieutenant 254 Rep 316 Posts Drives: e92 320d sport plus edition Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 320d [0.00] 1988 320i with M30B35 [0.00]	Thanks Ken - no need to worry then.
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Coupes33 Major 378 Rep 1,398 Posts Drives: 2006 335i, 2017 Audi S3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia iTrader: (0)	I checked the recall list this afternoon and found my car on it but I have never been contacted by BMW about checking the blower and wiring. I decided to have a look myself. It only takes 2 min to drop the cover off below the glove box and have a look. Mine doesn't show any signs of heating where the wiring connects to the blower or in the wiring so I am save at present.
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N52bigblock Second Lieutenant 100 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2005 E90 330i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NZ iTrader: (0)	Had my blower motor wiring recall done last week. They also did my engine breather pipe connector on the manifold. Apparently the heating element in them can cuase a fire in extreme cases. Is this breather connector recall in Australia as well? I'm in NZ
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juld0zer Lieutenant Colonel 480 Rep 1,600 Posts Drives: Prev 135i 7DCT, Now 130i 6sp Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: 2153 iTrader: (0)	Try another dealer. Ie. the ones further away from major suburbs.
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GerryH Private 19 Rep 79 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	heater recall I was notified with the Air bag recall. They did the Air bag in November 18 and put the heater part on back order which was done two weeks ago . Even washed my car all NC Gerry
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Socket Lieutenant General 4685 Rep 11,957 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	mine goes in wed for airbag and heater Must have all parts in stock in Melb
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juld0zer Lieutenant Colonel 480 Rep 1,600 Posts Drives: Prev 135i 7DCT, Now 130i 6sp Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: 2153 iTrader: (0)	Heater? Do you mean the blower or the crankcase vent heater? As far as I'm aware, the latter only got announced recently in Australia
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