BMW of North America, LLC: Improperly Secured Positive Battery Cable
A loose positive battery cable connection could lead to the vehicle stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose battery cable can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2025-12-23
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- BMW
- Product
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Units
- 1 affected
- Category
- Vehicles
- Source
- NHTSA
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What to do
- Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
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- If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.
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