Alpina D3 recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Alpina D3 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Positive battery cable contact may become damaged

    Reported June 7, 2018Model years 2009–2011DVSA recall R/2022/0791,400 vehicles affected

    Vibration and friction corrosion may damage the positive battery cable contact on the front power distribution box. The contact will be replaced by fitting a repair cable.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE PLUG-IN CONTACT OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ON THE FRONT POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX CAN BECOME DAMAGED BY VEHICLE VIBRATIONS AND FRICTIONAL CORROSION
    Defect
    The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box can become damaged by vehicle vibrations and frictional corrosion.
    Remedy
    Replace the plug-in contact on the positive battery cable by installing a repair cable.

  2. Blower regulator wiring may be damaged

    Reported May 18, 2018Model years 2004–2011DVSA recall R/2021/4084,938 vehicles affected

    Damaged wiring could cause individual wire strands to make partial contact. The wiring harness will be inspected and replaced, with other components replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE BLOWER-REGULATOR WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED AND COULD LEAD TO PARTIAL CONTACT OF INDIVIDUAL WIRE STRANDS
    Defect
    The blower-regulator wiring could be damaged and could lead to partial contact of individual wire strands.
    Remedy
    The blower-regulator wiring harness will be inspected and a new part will be installed. Additional components will be replaced if necessary as determined at the time of repair.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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