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An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns BMW - 1, 3, M3, x1, z4. The plug connection for the positive battery cable may be defective. This could cause the vehicle electrics and the engine to fail while the vehicle is in motion. Published 2018-07-27.
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The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.
Recall number
A12/1019/18
Official notice
2018-07-27
The hazard
The hazard
The plug connection for the positive battery cable may be defective. This could cause the vehicle electrics and the engine to fail while the vehicle is in motion.
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Brand: BMW.
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