BEIJING, March 11 (Reuters) - BMW will recall 147,830 vehicles in China over a "manufacturing issue with the starter motor," which could result in difficulty starting the vehicle or in "extreme cases
BMW to Recall Nearly 150,000 Vehicles in China Over Starter Motor Fire Risk
Details of the BMW Recall in China
Reason for the Recall
BEIJING, March 11 (Reuters) - BMW will recall 147,830 vehicles in China over a "manufacturing issue with the starter motor," which could result in difficulty starting the vehicle or in "extreme cases ... pose a fire risk," China's market regulator said on Wednesday.
Vehicles Affected
Imported Models Included
The recall will cover some imported BMW 2 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X4, X5, X6, and Z4 vehicles manufactured between July 31, 2020 and December 22, 2022, according to a statement released by China's State Administration for Market Regulation.
Global Impact
Previous Announcements
In February, the German automaker said a mid-six-figure number of cars would be affected by a global recall after a potential starter motor defect was discovered.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Xiuhao Chen and Ryan Woo; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
