Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2008 BMW 1 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #2019384
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the connector for the blower motor regulator may corrode. If this happens, the wiring could overheat and melt. Potential warnings include a blower motor that does not work, a burning smell, or smoke in the cabin.
Safety Risk
Wiring that overheats could create a risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the blower regulator wiring harness. Other components will be inspected for damage, and replaced as necessary.
8,457 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026