BMW 740LE 2018: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V652000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 740LE | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-02-22 | 2018-09-20 | 2018-09-26 |
Production Dates: 2018-02-20 - 2018-08-17
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3501
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
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.
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.safercar.gov.
