BMW recalls more than 700,000 cars in the US due to short circuit risk

BMW recalls more than 700,000 cars in the US due to short circuit risk

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 21 2024, 04:21 AM  •  4980 views

BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles in the United States due to the risk of a short circuit in the water pump electrical connector. The recall affects some crossovers and sedans, and dealers will replace the pump and install a protective shield free of charge.

BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles in the United States due to the risk of a short circuit. This was reported by Reuters with reference to a statement by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), UNN reports .

An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump can be exposed to water and cause a short circuit,

- the statement said.

Details

The recall includes some crossovers of the German automaker, including the X1 and X5 models, as well as some BMW 5 sedans.

It is noted that dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and connector free of charge, as well as install a protective shield in the recalled cars.

The NHTSA reported that BMW has been informed of 18 complaints, concerns or incidents in the field, but there have been no accidents or injuries related to the risk of short circuits in the listed models.

Recall

BMW is recalling 1.36 million vehicles in China due to potential problems with Takata airbags. The recall applies to models made in 2003-2017, including 598 thousand cars produced in China and 759 thousand imported cars.