Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—BMW recalls over 12K autos due to short circuit concerns, (Aug 26, 2024)
Organizations Mentioned:BMW of North America, LLC
By Joe Cox, J.D.
Dealers will provide a software update.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling about 12,535 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles because faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 24V612, Report receipt date: August 15, 2024).
Remedy. Dealers will provide a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 7, 2024.
Contact information. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-ASK-MINI (1-866-275-6464). Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Companies: BMW of North America, LLC
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