Friction corrosion on the connector from the wiring harness to the blower regulator may cause fluctuations in the electrical resistance, which can lead to overheating and damage to the wiring harness insulation. That can result in a short circuit, leading to a vehicle fire, even if the vehicle is parked.
The right-hand-drive BMW X6 vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between December 2007 and 21 August 2011.
BMW recall code: 0061890500
Affected models: X5, X6, Model series E70, E71.
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 45 463
Source: Rapex Alert 35/2021 A12/01261/21