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BMW - Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit
Official notice
14 Dec 2020
Last checked
14 Dec 2020
An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit. Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit Published 2020-12-14.
What to do now
Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the hv cells where necessary.
Units affected
627
Recall number
R-2020-290
Official notice
2020-12-14
The hazard
The hazard
Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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