BMW 1 Series: Plug In Contact Cable May Malfunction
Recall Summary BMW is recalling over 1.2 million vehicles (1 Series, X1, Z4, and 3 Series models) because a battery cable behind the glove box can become damaged by vibrations and corrosion, potentially losing electrical connection. Symptoms may include flickering instrument panels, uneven engine performance, difficulty starting the car, or problems with lights like sidelights or hazard warnings. BMW will repair or replace the affected battery cable on recalled vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW 1 SERIES, BMW X1, BMW Z4, BMW 3 SERIES. Units affected: 1,247,392
- Reason
- The positive battery cable to the front distribution box behind the glove box can become damaged by vibrations and frictional corrosion. This may cause a loss of electrical connection to the distributions box. Symptoms include being unable to gain entry or start the car but the most common are a flickering instrument panel or uneven engine performance. However if the electrical connection is completely lost this will also affect the operation of the vehicles lighting systems; e.g. sidelights or hazard warning lamps. Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out a suitable repair to the battery...
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-06-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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