BMW 6 Series: Risk Of Fire
BMW Recall Summary BMW is recalling approximately 1.16 million vehicles from its 6 Series, 5 Series, M5, M6, and Alpina model lines due to a battery cable connection issue in the luggage compartment. A plastic cover on the battery cable connection may have been installed incorrectly during manufacturing, which could cause the screw connections to loosen over time, potentially leading to starting problems or, in rare cases, overheating and fire in the luggage area. BMW will inspect the battery cable clips, replace the cover, and seal the connection.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW 6 SERIES, BMW 5 SERIES, BMW M5, BMW ALPINA, BMW M6. Units affected: 1,158,309
- Reason
- 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...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-05-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/078498ff-3758-415d-82a6-3cd3c8368eb9