Battery cable connector recall thread

Clammy · 04-04-2013, 11:28 AM

Got my letter yesterday.

Cheers!

BOBKUR · 04-04-2013, 11:31 AM

You don't need a letter, just take it in an make an appointment.

MrDummy · 04-05-2013, 09:59 AM

I still need to call, but waiting for oil change..

MrDummy · 04-11-2013, 10:10 AM

Well I tried to email dealership and its been going on 3 days and when I call for appt it goes to all of the SAs voice mails.

So hopefully they will get back to me soon, even tried the service manager with no luck...

ChasVS · 04-11-2013, 10:19 AM

Got my recall on Monday. Called the Dealer and they said they are slammed with these fixes right now. Couldn't get scheduled n until next Wednesday! And they said the 2hrs isn't accurate, that it's taking around 3 hours for the fix..... Then when I told them about the window wind noise/ water leak I needed fixed before my CPO runs out in May, I was told wind and water issues aren't covered! :>( Great, now I'll have to pay to have the gasket replaced or whatever it takes to fix the issue!

Tom K. · 04-11-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ChasVS

Got my recall on Monday. Called the Dealer and they said they are slammed with these fixes right now. Couldn't get scheduled n until next Wednesday! And they said the 2hrs isn't accurate, that it's taking around 3 hours for the fix..... Then when I told them about the window wind noise/ water leak I needed fixed before my CPO runs out in May, I was told wind and water issues aren't covered! :>( Great, now I'll have to pay to have the gasket replaced or whatever it takes to fix the issue!

My car took two days but I had a new 328i loaner.

My wagon has a huge sunroof and the wind noise is quite noticeable when the inner panel is retracted. Unfortunately, I double checked and the CPO warranty clearly excludes wind/water leaks, so the sunroof gasket replacement and glass adjustment will cost $450 if I choose to have it done.

The only issue after the recall was a clock that was set an hour too fast. The interior was spotless and the hand wash was excellent.

Tom

tugz · 04-11-2013, 10:57 AM

I received my recall letter Monday april 9 2013
i just happen to have an appointment That DAY for an unrelated issue.
They replaced the cable...said a 3 hours process.

bender rodriguez · 04-11-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

My car took two days but I had a new 328i loaner.

My wagon has a huge sunroof and the wind noise is quite noticeable when the inner panel is retracted. Unfortunately, I double checked and the CPO warranty clearly excludes wind/water leaks, so the sunroof gasket replacement and glass adjustment will cost $450 if I choose to have it done.

The only issue after the recall was a clock that was set an hour too fast. The interior was spotless and the hand wash was excellent.

Tom

It is kinda bad they expect their cars to start having problems after 50k.

PSEE · 04-11-2013, 12:22 PM

Does anyone know if the 335d is excluded from this recall campaign?

Thx!

SirHoward · 04-11-2013, 12:49 PM

Got mine done on Monday, got the letter yesterday. Lol Like BOBKUR said, you don't need the letter just take it in..

MrDummy · 04-11-2013, 12:54 PM

I'm just mad cause I got no response from anyone yet...

Ken07335i · 04-11-2013, 02:46 PM

I got my letter, made an appt online and requested a loaner. When I went in, they didn't want to see my letter and loaned me a 328i for the day. Everything's perfect, though my Logic 7 settings are different...and sound better!

Tom K. · 04-11-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Ritz

It is kinda bad they expect their cars to start having problems after 50k.

IIRC, back in the day of 2 to 3 year warranties, body seal problems were only covered for 6 months or so.

Tom

kihun · 04-11-2013, 03:10 PM

do i have to a original owner of bmw or do i have to register with bmw site in order to get the recall letters?

iBoost · 04-11-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kihun

do i have to a original owner of bmw or do i have to register with bmw site in order to get the recall letters?

no and no. simply call and make an appointment.

MrDummy · 04-13-2013, 03:18 PM

I finally got response and have appt on May 2nd...

Now I hope they fix it right...

Toyo · 04-13-2013, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSEE

Does anyone know if the 335d is excluded from this recall campaign?

Thx!

Went by the dealer yesterday and ask about mine, SA looked in the system and said mine did not need it. 335d 2009.

SilverII · 04-13-2013, 06:28 PM

got it done today.... drives like normal

raleedy · 04-13-2013, 07:12 PM

Got letter today. I asked about the recall when my car was in last month for a new battery and new (remanufactured) alternator, and they said there was no recall at that time (even though there had been a lot of publicity about this one already). Go figure.

Barefoot-335is · 04-14-2013, 07:38 AM

Got my letter a few weeks ago, the car goes in Friday Morning for replacement.

I haven't had any issues electrical issues at all except with the radio occasionally will shut off if I hit a bump, wonder if they are connected?

MrDummy · 04-14-2013, 12:19 PM

Hmm that's strange about your radio?

AWcoupe · 04-14-2013, 01:06 PM

I had mine done this past Friday. No problems. While doing the free courtesy safety inspection, tech notices the serpentine belt is shot and the belt tensioner is hanging on by a thread. Said he heard noisy belt. I didn't hear a thing. Tensioner covered under CPO, shockingly enough. Paid for belt and $50 CPO deductible. $114 out the door. Losing the belt at 80 M.P.H. would have been big fun. Car has 47k on it. Unreal.

04-04-2013, 11:28 AM	#67
Clammy Captain 322 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Got my letter yesterday. Cheers!
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04-04-2013, 11:31 AM	#68
BOBKUR Major 20 Rep 1,361 Posts Drives: 2008 E 90 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CALIFORNIA iTrader: (2)	You don't need a letter, just take it in an make an appointment.
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04-05-2013, 09:59 AM	#69
MrDummy →сяuisiиg iи му вмш← 66 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2010 Space Gray 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Unemployment Capitol of America iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	I still need to call, but waiting for oil change..
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MrDummy →сяuisiиg iи му вмш← 66 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2010 Space Gray 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Unemployment Capitol of America iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	Well I tried to email dealership and its been going on 3 days and when I call for appt it goes to all of the SAs voice mails. So hopefully they will get back to me soon, even tried the service manager with no luck...
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04-11-2013, 10:19 AM	#71
ChasVS Colonel 40 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	Got my recall on Monday. Called the Dealer and they said they are slammed with these fixes right now. Couldn't get scheduled n until next Wednesday! And they said the 2hrs isn't accurate, that it's taking around 3 hours for the fix..... Then when I told them about the window wind noise/ water leak I needed fixed before my CPO runs out in May, I was told wind and water issues aren't covered! :>( Great, now I'll have to pay to have the gasket replaced or whatever it takes to fix the issue! __________________ My speeding isn't the problem. It's the Slow Folks ahead of me that cause accidents!
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04-11-2013, 10:57 AM	#73
tugz Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2011 335 is convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: san diego iTrader: (0)	cable recall I received my recall letter Monday april 9 2013 i just happen to have an appointment That DAY for an unrelated issue. They replaced the cable...said a 3 hours process.
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04-11-2013, 12:22 PM	#75
PSEE First Lieutenant 12 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2009 335d Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BMW, MA iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if the 335d is excluded from this recall campaign? Thx!
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04-11-2013, 12:49 PM	#76
SirHoward Captain 82 Rep 693 Posts Drives: Da Car I Wanted Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Driver's Seat iTrader: (0)	Got mine done on Monday, got the letter yesterday. Lol Like BOBKUR said, you don't need the letter just take it in..
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04-11-2013, 12:54 PM	#77
MrDummy →сяuisiиg iи му вмш← 66 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2010 Space Gray 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Unemployment Capitol of America iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	I'm just mad cause I got no response from anyone yet...
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04-11-2013, 02:46 PM	#78
Ken07335i Private First Class 19 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Convert. 6 MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	I got my letter, made an appt online and requested a loaner. When I went in, they didn't want to see my letter and loaned me a 328i for the day. Everything's perfect, though my Logic 7 settings are different...and sound better!
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04-11-2013, 03:10 PM	#80
kihun Captain 66 Rep 991 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (7)	do i have to a original owner of bmw or do i have to register with bmw site in order to get the recall letters? __________________ e92
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04-13-2013, 03:18 PM	#82
MrDummy →сяuisiиg iи му вмш← 66 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2010 Space Gray 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Unemployment Capitol of America iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	I finally got response and have appt on May 2nd... Now I hope they fix it right...
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04-13-2013, 06:28 PM	#84
SilverII Colonel 40 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: '11 335IS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [9.66]	got it done today.... drives like normal
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04-13-2013, 07:12 PM	#85
raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Got letter today. I asked about the recall when my car was in last month for a new battery and new (remanufactured) alternator, and they said there was no recall at that time (even though there had been a lot of publicity about this one already). Go figure.
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04-14-2013, 07:38 AM	#86
Barefoot-335is First Lieutenant 63 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2012 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Barefoot Beach iTrader: (0)	Got my letter a few weeks ago, the car goes in Friday Morning for replacement. I haven't had any issues electrical issues at all except with the radio occasionally will shut off if I hit a bump, wonder if they are connected?
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MrDummy →сяuisiиg iи му вмш← 66 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2010 Space Gray 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Unemployment Capitol of America iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	Hmm that's strange about your radio?
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04-14-2013, 01:06 PM	#88
AWcoupe Second Lieutenant 166 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW 240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bridgeport CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M240 [0.00] 2015 BMW 235xi [0.00]	I had mine done this past Friday. No problems. While doing the free courtesy safety inspection, tech notices the serpentine belt is shot and the belt tensioner is hanging on by a thread. Said he heard noisy belt. I didn't hear a thing. Tensioner covered under CPO, shockingly enough. Paid for belt and $50 CPO deductible. $114 out the door. Losing the belt at 80 M.P.H. would have been big fun. Car has 47k on it. Unreal.
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