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The positive battery cable of the starter-generator may not have been manufactured correctly. This could result in a loose electrical connection, leading to excessive contact resistance. The vehicle cannot charge or start. Contact points in the starter-generator could overheat and cause a vehicle fi

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Event record

  • severitySevere
  • typerecall
  • placeGermany
  • countryDE
  • sourceEU Safety Gate (European Commission)
  • first seen2026-10-14
  • rendered2026-10-14 22:23 UTC
  • brandBmw
  • categoryMotor vehicles
  • riskFire
  • measuresType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
  • country of originGermany
  • caseSR/01734/25

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