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Passenger car — recall
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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