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BMW Tells Nearly 200,000 Vehicle Owners to Park Outside because Their Cars Could Short Circuit and Catch Fire
BMW is recalling over 196,000 U.S. vehicles due to starter motor corrosion that can cause overheating and fire risk; repairs will be free, officials said.
- BMW of North America said it must repair 195,000 vehicles in the United States and warned owners to park affected cars outdoors due to a fire risk even when parked.
- Technical analysis shows water ingress into the starter motor can cause corrosion that may prevent starting, while a faulty engine starter relay can corrode, causing overheating and fire risk.
- Included among the recalled cars are 2019-2022 Z4, 2019-2021 330i, and 1,469 Toyota Supra vehicles, with owners able to check VINs on the NHTSA website starting Nov. 14.
- Because parts suppliers limit availability, BMW plans phased repairs replacing the starter motor and battery free of charge, and owners can contact BMW customer service or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline.
- The recall arrives as BMW reboots its lineup amid rising competition from Chinese EV manufacturers while investing well over 10 billion euros in the Neue Klasse product line and recalling at least 331,000 vehicles globally.
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The reason is problems with the starter, which in the worst possible scenario could lead to a fire. Even when the car is parked.
German carmaker BMW has recalled hundreds of thousands of cars due to a starter problem that could, in the worst case scenario, cause a fire. Various models produced between September 2015 and September 2021 are said to be affected.
German carmaker BMW has recalled hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide over a starter problem that could lead to a fire in the worst-case scenario. Various models produced between September 2015 and September 2021 are said to be affected.
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