Valeo: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Valeo in 2012. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

August 10, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Engine Cooling Fan Assemblies/Service Parts

This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.

NHTSA ID: 12E029000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 585

Consequence Summary:

This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.

Corrective Action:

Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 33.1

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