BMW recalls select plug-in hybrids over fire hazard

[Summitric]

[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]October 23, 2020 by Christine Hogg[FONT=&quot][/FONT][h=1]BMW recalls select plug-in hybrids over fire hazard[/h]

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The 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e, pictured here, is on the latest list of recalls issued by BMW.
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[FONT=&quot]BMW has issued a global recall on the majority of its 2020 and 2021 plug-in hybrid models over a fire hazard involving the battery.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]According to the safety report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 1,228 vehicles were manufactured with a high voltage battery that may not have been produced according to specifications.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]During battery cell production at the supplier, debris may have been able to enter one or more battery cells. As a result, this could lead to
short-circuit, and in rare cases, the short-circuit could lead to a thermal event which could increase the risk of an injury.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The company said the recall involves 26,900 new plug-in hybrid vehicles.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The following 2020/2021 models are on the recall list:[/FONT]

• 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e
• 2021 BMW 745Le xDrive
• 2020-2021 BMW 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance
• 2020-2021 Mini Cooper Countryman All4 SE
• 2020-2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e
• 2021 BMW 330e, 330e xDrive
• 2020 BMW i8

[FONT=&quot]For more details, visit www.bmwgroup.com.[/FONT]

 

[arff]

That is not good

 

[FernieHawk]

Love how they call it a Thermal Event instead of calling it a fire.

 

[Cdnfireman]

Love how they call it a Thermal Event instead of calling it a fire.

Using the word “fire” would create a negative connotation about battery powered vehicles, and it’s not allowed to say anything negative about them or any other green initiatives....