BMW of North America, LLC: Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2024-08-01
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- BMW
- Product
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Units
- 105,588 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.
- Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
- If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.
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