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BMW said Friday it is recalling 720,796 vehicles due to a risk ​of fire while cars are parked and turned ​off. The vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 ⁠for a water pump issue and must be repaired ​again, NHTSA said, adding that owners “should park your vehicle outside ​and away from buildings and other vehicles until the vehicle is repaired.”

NHTSA said the following vehicles should ​be parked outside ​until repairs ⁠can be made:

  • 2012-2016 BMW 3 Series

  • 2012-2016 BMW 5 Series

  • 2012–2015 BMW X1

  • ​2012-2016 BMW Z4

  • 2013-2017 BMW X3

  • 2014-2016 ​BMW 2 ⁠Series coupe

  • 2014–2016 BMW 3 Series sportswagon

  • 2014-2016 BMW 328xi Gran Turismo

  • 2014-2016 BMW 4 Series convertible

  • 2014-2016 BMW ⁠4 ​Series coupe

  • Reygle@lemmy.world
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    3 hours ago

    ‌NHTSA ⁠said an improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit, increasing fire risks.

    I have never worked on a car that had any kind of ‘electronically actuated/controlled’ water pump. The hell? And they’re all ‘older’ cars now…