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BMW - Plug in contact cable may malfunction
Official notice
10 Apr 2017
Last checked
10 Apr 2017
An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - Plug in contact cable may malfunction. Plug in contact cable may malfunction Published 2017-04-10.
What to do now
Recall all affected vehicles with petrol engines and replace the cable/connection with a more robust item.
Units affected
36,410
Recall number
R-2017-114
Official notice
2017-04-10
The hazard
The hazard
Plug in contact cable may malfunction
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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Company & contacts
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Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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