NHTSA Recall # | 144031 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V490000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
Date of notification | 12/10/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/01/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/08/20 |
Report created | 19/08/20 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 713 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 330e and x5 xdrive45e, 2020-2021 x3 xdrive30e, and 2020 mini countryman se all4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit. |
Consequence summary | A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. Bmw issued owners an interim notification on october 16, 2020. Although potentially affected bmw owners received interim onls, all potentially affected bmw owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, bmw final onls will not be necessary. 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). |