Passenger car "B5 BITURBO" · Fire, Injuries
Product: Passenger car "B5 BITURBO" · Alpina · Type: ALPINA5, EC type approval e1*KS07/46*0011*, Sales name BMW Alpina B5 Biturbo
Category: Motor vehicles · Germany
Hazard: The casing of the auxiliary coolant pump may crack. If this occurs, coolant can leak into the pump electronics. This can lead to failure of the auxiliary coolant pump. In a few individual cases, there may be smoulder damage to the auxiliary coolant pump. If this occurs, an engine compartment fire or even a vehicle fire could occur.
Official action: Follow the measure stated in the official Safety Gate alert.