German carmaker BMW is to recall hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide over a potential risk of engine starters sparking a fire, a company spokesman confirmed to AFP Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A global recall would affect a \u201cmid-six-figure number\u201d of cars, the spokesman said, adding that the company would write to owners to replace potentially faulty starters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sixteen models equipped with a starter produced between July 2020 and July 2022 could be affected due the electromagnet showing excessive wear over time, BMW said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBMW AG recommends that after starting the engine \u2013- especially after remote engine start \u2013- the vehicle should not be left unattended with the engine running,\u201d the carmaker said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It said that following customer complaints and vehicle inspections \u201cit was determined that the starter of the engine in the identified vehicles could become defective,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn addition, a short circuit in the electromagnet cannot be ruled out. As a result, local overheating of the starter may occur. In the worst case, this can lead to a vehicle fire while driving,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Industry publication kfz-betrieb first reported on the recall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BMW in 2024 had to cut its outlook after booking a hit worth hundreds of millions of euros as it recalled 1.5 million vehicles over faulty brakes supplied by Continental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The latest recall would have little if any impact on BMW\u2019s earnings, the spokesman said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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