France
BMW passenger cars (Series 2, Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, Series 7, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z4) fitted with the RSW22 starter with reinforced water tightness (RWT) are affected; the items can be identified by the listed type/approval codes, barcodes 0012770600, 0012780600, 0012790600 and batch dates 31.07.2020–26.02.2026. The starter may develop deposits that increase relay contact resistance, causing starting failures or short circuits that could lead to a thermal event and increase the risk of fire; the product is being recalled from consumers (voluntary, manufacturer).
What's being recalled
Passenger car.
Country of origin: Germany.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02180/26
Product name on the item: Series 2, Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, Series 7, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z4
Type or model: e1*2018/858*00122*04 - e1*2018/858*00122*05 - e1*2018/858*00122*06 - e1*2018/858*00122*07 - e1*2018/858*00122*08 - e1*2018/858*00122*10 - e1*2018/858*00123*03 - e1*2018/858*00123*04, e1*2007/46*1797*11 - e1*2007/46*1947*09 - e1*2007/46*1947*11 - e1*2007/46*1947*12 - e1*2007/46*1947*13 - e1*2007/46*1947*14 - e1*2007/46*1949*07 - e1*2007/46*1949*08 - e1*2007/46*1949*09, e1*2007/46*1949*10 - e1*2007/46*2017*04 - e1*2007/46*2017*05 - e1*2007/46*2017*08 - e1*2007/46*2017*09 - e1*2007/46*2017*10 - e1*2007/46*2017*11 - e1*2007/46*2017*12 - e1*2007/46*2017*14, e1*2007/46*2126*00 - e1*2007/46*2126*01 - e1*2007/46*2126*05 - e1*2007/46*2126*06 - e1*2007/46*2126*07 - e1*2007/46*2126*08 - e1*2007/46*2126*09 - e1*2007/46*2126*10 - e1*2018/858*00122*03, e1*2018/858*00123*05 - e1*2018/858*00123*06 - e1*2018/858*00123*07
Barcode: 0012770600, 0012780600, 0012790600
Batch: 31.07.2020 - 26.02.2026
The hazard
The RSW22 starter with reinforced water tightness (RWT) may experience increased abrasion of the magnetic contact, causing deposits to build up at the lowest point inside the relay. These deposits may increase relay contact resistance, leading to starting failures or short circuits. If a short circuit occurs, either when attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibration-related movement of the deposits, it could cause a thermal event and increase the risk of fire.
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
What to do
Product recall from consumers (voluntary, manufacturer).
The official notice
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