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BMW - On affected vehicles the bolted connection to the starter-generator may not have been tightened according to specifications.
Official notice
31 Jul 2023
Last checked
31 Jul 2023
An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - On affected vehicles the bolted connection to the starter-generator may not have been tightened according to specifications.. On affected vehicles the bolted connection to the starter-generator may not have been tightened according to specifications. Published 2023-07-31.
What to do now
Check and rework the ground connection to the starter generator if required.
Units affected
1
Recall number
R-2023-233
Official notice
2023-07-31
The hazard
The hazard
On affected vehicles the bolted connection to the starter-generator may not have been tightened according to specifications.
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.
Location 1
Affected area 1
Company & contacts
Company & contacts
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Phone
Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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