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Automotive · European Union · 2025-05-09

Origin: United States

BMW passenger car starter generator B+ cable may not be bolted tightly

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-09
Country of origin	United States
Manufacturer	Bmw
Models affected	X3
Defect	Failure to bolt the plus voltage (B+) cable tightly enough to the starter generator may result in contact problems and an increase in contact resistance at the bolted connection. This may in turn lead to local overheating and the vehicle catching fire or to the engine stalling while the vehicle is coasting.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/01744/25
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	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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