BMW recalls more than 720,000 cars in the U.S. due to fire threat
Germany’s BMW AG has announced a recall of 720,796 vehicles due to the risk of fire that can occur even when the car is parked and the engine is in storage.
German BMW AG has announced a recall of 720,796 cars due to the risk of fire, which can occur even when the car is parked and the engine is turned off.
According to The Independent, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged owners of vehicles subject to recall to park their cars exclusively “outdoors, away from buildings and other vehicles until repairs are made.”.
These cars were already recalled in 2024 due to problems with the water pump, and now they require a re-check. Incorrectly sealed electrical connector on the pump can be exposed to water, and this in turn can provoke a short circuit and significantly increase the risk of fire.
So far, the automaker has identified 10 fires potentially related to the defect, all of which occurred on vehicles serviced as part of the 2024 recall. BMW to cut 20% of management positions as part of cost optimization program
