Bmw recall: Equipment
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain BMW TurboCord Portable Chargers, part number 61442448670. Capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
What could happen
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw Turbocord Portable Charge
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E092000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 20, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 19, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 622
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 3, 2018 to Aug 8, 2018
- Part
- Equipment › Electrical
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.