BERLIN, Feb 27 (Reuters) - German premium carmaker BMW has launched a recall affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles worldwide over a potential fire hazard, according to KBA, Germany's motor
BMW Initiates Global Recall Due to Fire Risk Concerns
BERLIN, Feb 27 (Reuters) - German premium carmaker BMW has launched a recall affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles worldwide over a potential fire hazard, according to KBA, Germany's motor vehicle authority.
Details of the Recall and Affected Models
The authority said on its website that 337,374 vehicles of the i7, i5, 5, 7 and M5 series were potentially affected, with manufacture dates between 2022 and 2025.
Potential Causes and Risks
It warned that an improper installation of the cockpit wiring harness could damage cables when replacing the microfilter, resulting in a short circuit causing a fire.
Company Response and Safety Measures
A BMW spokesperson said quality checks found cable routing in affected vehicles needed fixing, but no accidents linked to the issue had been reported.
(Reporting by Thomas Seythal; Editing by James Mackenzie and Lisa Shumaker)
