Germany
BMW passenger cars labelled 3 series, 5 series or 7 series (types/models 3L, 7L, G5L, e1*2007/46*0314*, e1*2007/46*0276*, e1*2007/46*1688*; barcodes 0012820600 or 0012840600; batch dates 29.07.2014–12.11.2020) are affected. They were recalled because water may enter the starter motor and cause it to fail, short-circuit or remain activated, which can lead to local overheating, thermal overload of nearby components and a vehicle fire, including with the ignition off. The vehicles are being recalled from consumers (voluntary manufacturer recall).
What's being recalled
Passenger car.
Country of origin: Germany.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02525/26
Product name on the item: 3 series, 5 series, 7 series
Type or model: 3L, 7L, G5L, e1*2007/46*0314*, e1*2007/46*0276*, e1*2007/46*1688*
Barcode: 0012820600, 0012840600
Batch: 29.07.2014 - 12.11.2020
The hazard
Water may enter the starter motor and cause damage. As a result, the engine may no longer start, or the starter motor may short-circuit or remain continuously activated. This could cause local overheating of the starter motor or thermal overload of surrounding components and lead to a vehicle fire, including when the ignition is switched off.
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
This page is a summary of the notice published by Germany via EU Safety Gate, collected from EU Safety Gate. Check the original before you act on it.
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