2018 BMW 740LE RECALL - #18V652000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : ELECTRICAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 BMW 740LE |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/20/2018 - 8/17/2018 |
| Recalled on |
9/26/2018 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/22/2019 |
| # Affected |
3,501 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
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| Description |
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire. |
| Consequences |
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death. |
| Corrective action |
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jan 21, 2020 - 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER: Below freezing ambient temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open when attempting to enter or After opening they may not correctly latch A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release
Oct 09, 2018 - 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after the engine is turned off.
Oct 09, 2018 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after the engine is turned off.
Oct 09, 2018 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DME FC 20E120 IS STORED AND THE MIL IS ILLUMINATED: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated and the following fault code is stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
Oct 09, 2018 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Fault memory entry -B7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting is stored in the instrument cluster.
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