What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019310
- Recall date
- 20 June 2019
- Make
- Bmw
- Models
- 3 Series
- Model years
- 2007 to 2012
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 2,294
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain 3-series and M3 vehicles, the positive battery cable connection to the fuse box may fail. This could cause a loss of electrical power while driving. As a result the engine could turn off and various electrical systems may not work, including the lights.rnrnSafety Risk: rnA sudden loss of engine power and/or loss of vehicle electrical systems could increase the risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the positive battery cable connector with an updated version. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2013-048.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019310.