2018 BMW I3 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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 BMW I3 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/27/2018 - 8/22/2018 |
| 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 |
2018 BMW I3 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2018 BMW I3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PROPULSION SYSTEM, TRACTION BATTERY
2018 BMW I3 Recall for HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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