NHTSA Recall # | 145544 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V601000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION |
Date of notification | 24/11/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/01/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/09/20 |
Report created | 03/10/20 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 4509 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xdrive, 530e iperformance and x3 xdrive30e and mini cooper countryman all4 se, 2020 bmw i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xdrive, 745le xdrive and x5 xdrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production. |
Consequence summary | The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury. |
Corrective action | The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is available, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk october 23, 2020. The recall began november 24, 2020. 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). |