Bmw — X3
Passenger car equipped with a combustion engine
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Tipo
- Fire, Injuries
- Categoria
- Motor vehicles
- Perigo
- The starter generator cable is not properly bolted to the bodywork. This may lead to engine shut-off while the vehicle is moving, creating a risk of injuries. In addition, an increase in the contact resistance may cause local heating of the bolt connection and lead to a fire.
- Origin
- United States
⚖️ Ações ordenadas pelas autoridades
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is about some BMW X3 cars. A wire that helps start the engine may not be bolted on tight.
What's happening? If the wire is loose, the engine could stop while you are driving. The loose spot could also get hot and start a fire.
Does this affect me? This problem is in some BMW X3 cars in Germany, France, Croatia, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Poland.
What should I do? Take your car to a BMW dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check the wire.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The starter generator cable is not properly bolted to the bodywork. This may lead to engine shut-off while the vehicle is moving, creating a risk of injuries. In addition, an increase in the contact resistance may cause local heating of the bolt connection and lead to a fire. · Origin: United States
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