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ＢＭＷ 8BL-F902A — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-09-15

BMW improper manufacturing of clutch cable, nipple may loosen

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-09-15
Manufacturer	ＢＭＷ
Models affected	8BL-F902A
Units affected	101
Defect	In the power transmission system, due to an improper manufacturing process of the clutch cable, the nipple part at the engine-side end of the cable may be insufficiently secured. As a result, repeated clutch operations may cause the nipple to loosen and detach from the clutch cable, which in the worst case, may prevent proper gear shifting and power disconnection when stopping.
Component	Power transmission system (Clutch cable)
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	For all affected vehicles, the clutch cable will be replaced with a good one.
Recall number	外-42350
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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