Bmw 1, 3, M3, X1, Z4 passenger car — injuries risk (A12/00039/20)

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJan 17, 2020

Hazard

The connector of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box may be damaged over the lifetime of the vehicle by vibrations and currents. This may lead to failure of the engine and of the vehicle's electrical system, including headlights and occupant protection which will increase the risk of an accident and injuries to the occupants.

Measures taken

Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

Passenger car under BMW recall codes: 0061950400, 0061670400, 0061120500.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

Key facts

Brand	Bmw
Product	1, 3, M3, X1, Z4 · Passenger car
Model / type	Type-approval numbers: e12001/1160287, e12007/460273, e12001/1160352, e12007/460277, e12007/460283, e12007/460275, e242007/460024, e12007/460373, e12001/1160308, e12007/460314,, Types: 187, 1K2, 182, 1C, 1K4, X1, X1-N1, ZR, 390L, 3L, 3K, 3K-N1, 392C, 3C, M3, e12007/460315, e242007/460022, e12001/1160346, e12007/460316, e12007/460377
Category	Motor vehicles
Country of origin	Germany
Reported by	Germany
Risk level	Serious risk
Published	Jan 17, 2020
Case number	A12/00039/20