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Passenger cars:- 5er Limousine- 5er touring- M5 Li Bmw
Official notice
6 Apr 2012
Last checked
6 Apr 2012
An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns Passenger cars:- 5er Limousine- 5er touring- M5 Li Bmw. Null The screw connection of the battery positive cable in the luggage compartment may come loose. As a result, there may be fluctuations in the vehicle electrical system, causing malfunctions in various different systems and even leading to the engine not starting. Published 2012-04-06.
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The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.
Recall number
0561/12
Official notice
2012-04-06
The hazard
The hazard
Null The screw connection of the battery positive cable in the luggage compartment may come loose. As a result, there may be fluctuations in the vehicle electrical system, causing malfunctions in various different systems and even leading to the engine not starting.
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