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Automotive · European Union · 2025-08-22

Origin: Germany

BMW Passenger car: Faulty ground cable screwing can cause heating

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-22
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Bmw
Models affected	F70, F74, U06
Defect	Faulty screwing of the ground cable can increase the contact resistance which could lead to heating of the screw connection. Moreover, this can potentially damage the Power Control Unit (PCU), increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/03054/25
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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