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BMW Tells Nearly 200,000 Vehicle Owners to Park Outside because Their Cars Could Short Circuit and Catch Fire
Nearly 0.1% of the recalled 196,000 vehicles may experience starter relay corrosion causing fire risk; BMW offers free repairs and urges owners to park outdoors until fixed.
- BMW is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the United States due to a starter fault that could lead to overheating and fires.
- In Austria, about 18,951 vehicles are affected, as reported by BMW to the Austrian press agency APA.
- BMW advised affected owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until repairs are completed.
- Repairs will be extensive and free of charge, including replacing the starter motor and possibly installing a more powerful battery.
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The BMW attracts hundreds of thousands of cars in the workshops. Problems with the ignition could lead to fires. The manufacturer also invites to park the cars outdoors. Only in Germany there are about 136,500 vehicles affected according to data reported by the manufacturer, while in the United States the number is just under 195,000. The company does not reveal the total number of cars called around the world, but the defect concerns numerous m…
·Rome, Italy
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BMW issues recall; owners told to park outside of buildings amid fire risk
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the issue stems from corrosion in the engine starter relay, which may overheat and short-circuit — potentially causing a fire.
·Houston, United States
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Total News Sources117
Leaning Left21Leaning Right12Center30Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Center
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources are Center
48% Center
L 33%
C 48%
R 19%
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