Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #98V275000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V275000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 1,000 affected units, BMW/BATTERY CABLE ATTACHMENT, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the nut that secures the main positive cable to the positive battery terminal clamp was not tightened properly, allowing the cable to loosen over time. if this occurred, the cable could ultimately loosen to the point where electrical continuity could be interrupted.

Corrective Action

Dealers will tighten the nut to the proper specifications.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V275000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 1998-11-03T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/battery cable attachment

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 1,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the nut that secures the main positive cable to the positive battery terminal clamp was not tightened properly, allowing the cable to loosen over time. if this occurred, the cable could ultimately loosen to the point where electrical continuity could be interrupted.

Consequence Summary: If this occured while the engine was running, the engine could stop. also, if the vehicle were being operated at night, the lighting system could shut off, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will tighten the nut to the proper specifications.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yxhc-dcrt~zcjr

NHTSA ID: 98V275000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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