Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V652000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V652000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 2018 bmw 330e iperformance, i3 rex, i3 sport rex, x5 xdrive40e, i3 bev, i3 sport bev and 2019 i8 and i8 roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iperformance, 530e xdrive iperformance and 740le xdrive iperformance vehicles Includes 3,501 affected units, Risk of Shock or Fire from Charging Cable, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018 bmw 330e iperformance, i3 rex, i3 sport rex, x5 xdrive40e, i3 bev, i3 sport bev and 2019 i8 and i8 roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iperformance, 530e xdrive iperformance and 740le xdrive iperformance vehicles
Defect Summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018 bmw 330e iperformance, i3 rex, i3 sport rex, x5 xdrive40e, i3 bev, i3 sport bev and 2019 i8 and i8 roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iperformance, 530e xdrive iperformance and 740le xdrive iperformance vehicles. capacitors within the turbocord portable chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. the recall began february 22, 2019. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.