EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Bmw “1, 3, M3, X1, Z4” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00039/20
Summary
The connector of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box may be damaged over the lifetime of the vehicle by vibrations and currents. This may lead to failure of the engine and of the vehicle's electrical system, including headlights and occupant protection which will increase the risk of an accident and injuries to the occupants.
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Product
Passenger car — Bmw
- Brand
- Bmw
- Name / model
- 1, 3, M3, X1, Z4 · Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0287, e1*2007/46*0273, e1*2001/116*0352, e1*2007/46*0277, e1*2007/46*0283, e1*2007/46*0275, e24*2007/46*0024, e1*2007/46*0373, e1*2001/116*0308, e1*2007/46*0314,, Types: 187, 1K2, 182, 1C, 1K4, X1, X1-N1, ZR, 390L, 3L, 3K, 3K-N1, 392C, 3C, M3, e1
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car under BMW recall codes: 0061950400, 0061670400, 0061120500.
- Production dates: March 2007 to November 2011
What is the risk?
- The connector of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box may be damaged over the lifetime of the vehicle by vibrations and currents. This may lead to failure of the engine and of the vehicle's electrical system, including headlights and occupant protection which will increase the risk of an accident and injuries to the occupants.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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