Over 720K BMW Vehicles Recalled Over Fire Risk
Key Points:
- BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles due to a fire risk caused by an improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump that may short-circuit if exposed to water.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises owners to turn off their cars and park them outside, away from buildings and other vehicles, until repairs are made.
- The recall affects multiple models from 2012 to 2018, including various 3 Series, 5 Series, X1, X3, X4, X5, Z4, and 2 and 4 Series variants.
- Although only 10 fire incidents have been reported so far, officials emphasize caution to prevent potential hazards.