BMW 5 Series Saloon: In Rare Cases The Starter Motor Can Inadvertently Be Activated Permanently Presenting A Risk Of A Thermal Event
Recall Summary BMW is recalling 103,928 vehicles from the 3, 5, and 7 Series Saloon models because in rare cases the starter motor can stay permanently activated, which could cause overheating. The fix involves reworking the starter motor assembly. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, BMW 7 SERIES SALOON, BMW 7 SERIES SALOON LWB, BMW 3 SERIES SALOON. Units affected: 103,928
- Reason
- In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event. Remedy: Rework the starter motor assembly.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2022-09-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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