Passenger car
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
BMW is recalling certain passenger car models including the 1, 3, M3, X1, and Z4 due to a defect in the connector of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box. Over the vehicle's lifetime, vibrations and electrical currents may damage this connector, potentially causing engine failure and loss of critical electrical systems including headlights and occupant protection features, which increases the risk of accidents and injuries.
The manufacturer is conducting a recall to address this issue. The record does not specify what remedy is available to affected consumers or what steps they should take.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The connector of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box may be damaged over the lifetime of the vehicle by vibrations and currents. This may lead to failure of the engine and of the vehicle's electrical system, including headlights and occupant protection which will increase the risk of an accident and injuries to the occupants.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Passenger car under BMW recall codes: 0061950400, 0061670400, 0061120500. Name: 1, 3, M3, X1, Z4 Model: Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0287, e1*2007/46*0273, e1*2001/116*0352, e1*2007/46*0277, e1*2007/46*0283, e1*2007/46*0275, e24*2007/46*0024, e1*2007/46*0373, e1*2001/116*0308, e1*2007/46*0314,, Types: 187, 1K2, 182, 1C, 1K4, X1, X1-N1, ZR, 390L, 3L, 3K, 3K-N1, 392C, 3C, M3, e1*2007/46*0315, e24* Notifying country: Germany
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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