NHTSA Recall # | 140133 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V652000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 740LE |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
Date of notification | 22/02/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/02/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/08/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 20/09/18 |
Report created | 26/09/18 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 3501 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018 bmw 330e iperformance, i3 rex, i3 sport rex, x5 xdrive40e, i3 bev, i3 sport bev and 2019 i8 and i8 roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iperformance, 530e xdrive iperformance and 740le xdrive iperformance vehicles. Capacitors within the turbocord portable chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire. |
Consequence summary | An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began february 22, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |