By Gaby Leslie |
Yahoo! Cars News
German car maker
BMW is recalling 1.3 million cars over problems with a battery cable cover
which could in extreme cases cause a fire. The cable is found in the boot of
the car.
The worldwide
recall affects 5 and 6-Series models made between 2003 and 2010 and includes
109,000 cars in the UK.
The world’s
largest luxury car manufacturer said: "In some remote cases, the battery
cable cover inside the boot of these vehicles may be incorrectly mounted.
"This can
result in the electrical system malfunctioning, the vehicle failing to start
and, in some cases, to charring or fire."
The issue came
to light through the continuous testing and development of BMW vehicles and
some customer feedback. No incidents of this kind have so far been reported,
the car maker added.
BMW said that it
would be writing to car owners to warn them about the defect.
I have an on
going love affair with BMWs so obviously this news breaks my heart especially
because it involves the E60, a car very high on my wish list.
Last Friday I was
at Auto Bavaria Glenmarie to see the new F30. Some of you must think I’m
bullshitting because the car was only officially launched on Saturday but just
take my word for it – I saw the new F30 a day before it was launched. There is
nothing much to brag about really, I’m sure many others had the same
opportunity, I think.
Anyway, I saw
the 335i sports, 328i luxury and the spartan 320d. I love them all! Rumour has
it that the CKD version will be on sale come June. Maybe it’s time to retire
the E90?
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