BMW North America is recalling 87,394 vehicles across the United States after identifying a potential issue in which the engine starter motor could overheat, raising the risk of a vehicle fire.
US safety regulator publishes recall details
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published information about the recall on 7 February. According to the regulator, in some vehicles the starter may overheat during normal use and, under certain adverse conditions, this could lead to a fire.
Free starter motor replacement for affected cars
To remedy the fault, BMW dealerships in the US will replace the starter motor on all affected vehicles at no charge. NHTSA said owners will not have to pay anything, with the work carried out as part of a routine service campaign.
No injuries reported as oversight remains tight
The recall comes amid continued close scrutiny by US regulators of vehicle safety and technical defects. For BMW, the campaign means arranging prompt servicing for tens of thousands of cars in a key market, while the company has not reported any injuries or incidents linked to the defect.
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