Recall number R/2012/039

Recall reference

R/2012/039

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2012-05-24

Reason for concern

RISK OF FIRE

Reason for recall

The positive battery cable routed from the vehicle battery to the engine bay consists of one cable in the luggage compartment and one cable in the underbody. Both cable are connected by a screw connection and covered by a plastic cover. In single cases the plastic cover may have been fitted incorrectly during the vehicle production. Over time an incorrectly fitted cover could cause the screw connections to come loose leading to an increased resistance also humidity may affect the connection and cause high resistance and drop in current. This can lead to the vehicle not starting and in extreme cases the connection could over heat leading to the possibility of a fire in the luggage area.

Remedy

The clips on the battery will be checked the cover replaced and sealed.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local BMW dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official BMW service.

BMW Reference ID

0061560300

Number of affected BMW cars

128701