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BMW - 2, 3, 5, 7Er, X1, X2, X3, X5
Official notice
9 Oct 2020
Last checked
9 Oct 2020
An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns BMW - 2, 3, 5, 7Er, X1, X2, X3, X5. A short circuit in the high-voltage battery could occur during initial charging due to a particle in the form of a welding bead. This may trigger a chain reaction in the battery, increasing the risk of fire. Published 2020-10-09.
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The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.
Recall number
A12/01342/20
Official notice
2020-10-09
The hazard
The hazard
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery could occur during initial charging due to a particle in the form of a welding bead. This may trigger a chain reaction in the battery, increasing the risk of fire.
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