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BMW 3AA-12GV20; 3CA-22FL20; 3AA-12FJ20; 3CA-22GW20; 3AA-12FM20; ZAA-32FK45; ZAA-12HH45; ZAA-42FK89; ZAA-32HH89; 3AA-22E… — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-04-06

BMW air conditioning unit wire harness routing design insufficient, narrow clearance

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-06
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	3AA-12GV20; 3CA-22FL20; 3AA-12FJ20; 3CA-22GW20; 3AA-12FM20; ZAA-32FK45; ZAA-12HH45; ZAA-42FK89; ZAA-32HH89; 3AA-22EH30; 3CA-22EJ30; ZAA-42EJ49; ZAA-52EJ89; ZAA-82EH93; 3LA-82GV44; 3LA-82FK44
Units affected	6663
Defect	Due to insufficient design consideration in the routing of the air conditioning unit wire harness, some units have narrow clearance with the microfilter housing cover fastening part. As a result, when the microfilter is replaced, the harness may be pinched by the fastening part, and during use, the harness insulation may be damaged, causing the defroster function, etc., to not operate, and in the worst case, a short circuit could lead to a fire.
Component	Equipment and others
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	For all vehicles, the wire harness routing will be changed. Additionally, if damage is found upon inspection of the wire harness, repairs will be made.
Recall number	外-41700
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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