Another one million-plus global car recall, this time as BMW calls back about 1.3m units worldwide to check for a possible problem with a battery cable cover in the boot [trunk].
The recall affects 5- and 6-Series BMWs built between 2003 and 2010, BMW said in a statement cited by Reuters. Many BMW models have the battery in the boot.
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“In some remote cases, the battery cable cover inside the boot of these vehicles may be incorrectly mounted,” it said.
“This can result in the electrical system malfunctioning, the vehicle failing to start and, in some cases, to charring or fire,” the company said, adding it was not aware of any accidents or injuries to people due to the problem.
Fewer than 1% of the cars the automaker has so far inspected for the issue have exhibited the problem, a BMW spokesman told the news agency. He added there had so far been no reports of fires.
BMW said it was writing to car owners. Repairs at authorised dealers would take about 30 minutes to an hour and would be free of charge.
The recall affects about 368,000 cars in the United States and about 293,000 cars in Germany, BMW said. Another 109,000 cars are subject to the recall in Britain and about 102,000 in China, the automaker added.
