BMW — i3 / i8
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The power electronics have not been calibrated properly which might increase the recuperation torque during the vehicle's deceleration. In this case, the vehicle might skid in slippery road conditions.
- Origin
- Germany
What is this? This is about some BMW electric cars called i3 and i8. A problem was found in the part that controls power.
What's happening? The power control part was not set up correctly. This could make the car slow down too fast on slippery roads.
Does this affect me? This affects people who own or drive these BMW cars in the listed countries.
What should I do? Take your car to a BMW dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check the power control part.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The power electronics have not been calibrated properly which might increase the recuperation torque during the vehicle's deceleration. In this case, the vehicle might skid in slippery road conditions. · Origin: Germany
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