NHTSA recall 19V310000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
BMW I3
Reported Apr 17, 2019159 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLCBuilt Jan 13, 2018 – Feb 20, 2018
The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power.
The risk
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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