BMW i4, iX EV recall> battery pack fires +

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https://autos.yahoo.com/2022-bmw-i4-ix-recalled-194700929.html
2022 BMW i4 and iX recalled over potential battery fires
July 30, 2022 ... The 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, iX xDrive50 and iX M60 battery-electric battery-electric vehicles are being recalled due to the potential for battery fires. Thankfully it's a tiny population of just 83 vehicles at the moment. But BMW and the National Highway Traffic Safety Association advise owners not to drive their vehicles, not to park them inside or near other vehicles and structures that could catch on fire, and not to charge them. It's possible that the battery pack cells in the affected populations suffered a defect during manufacturing. After a few incidents overseas and in the U.S., a BMW investigation found that a cell's cathode plate might have been damaged when the cells were made. If cathode debris gets loose inside the cell, it could cause a short circuit that results in a fire ...
https://media.zenfs.com/en/autoblog_50/3e18b0d4714793f3c83f72e95a1d11c1

https://insideevs.com/news/601702/bmw-recalls-83-i4-and-ix-electric-vehicles-over-battery-fire-risk/
BMW Recalls 83 i4 and iX Electric Vehicles Over Battery Fire Risk
2022/8/1 ... Owners of affected vehicles told not to drive or charge their cars; instructed to park them "away from any buildings." ...

https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/1/23287053/bmw-i4-ix-recall-battery-fire-ev
BMW recalls ‘small number’ of i4 and iX electric vehicles over potential battery fires
2022/8/1 ...

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/bmw-i4-sedan-ix-suv-recall-fire-risk
Tesla Rival Recalls a Popular Model Due to Fire Concerns
AUG 2, 2022 ... Electric vehicle fires have been both a safety concern and a political battle ... The xDrive 50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 are some of the models affected ...

https://www.therahnuma.com/bmw-recalls-some-2022-electric-cars-over-battery-fire-risk/
BMW recalls some 2022 electric cars over battery fire risk
2022/8/2 ... San Francisco, Aug 2 (IANS) BMW has issued a recall for some of its electric cars as the high voltage battery “may have internal damage”, which can result in an electrical short circuit. The recall notice has been issued for a “small number” of 2022 i4 sedans and iX SUVs due to the risk of battery fires. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire ...



Porsche Taycan EV recall> faulty-airbag-wiring-harness

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/porsche/taycan/355417/porsche-taycan-recalled-over-faulty-airbags
Porsche Taycan recalled over faulty airbags
July 29, 2022 ... The recall affects over 40,000 Porsche Taycans worldwide ... Porsche has announced a recall for the all-electric Porsche Taycan as wiring harnesses under the front seats could become damaged during adjustment, potentially causing airbags and belt tensioners to fail. According to a report from Germany’s KFZ-Betrieb the recall affects 40,421 Taycans, although it’s not known how many UK cars this applies to ...
https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--KgXDCaHD--/f_auto,t_primary-image-desktop@1/v1643908156/drivingelectric/2022-02/Porsche%20Taycan.jpg

https://www.teslarati.com/porsche-to-recall-over-40000-taycan-evs-for-faulty-wiring-harness/
Porsche to recall over 40,000 Taycan EVs for faulty wiring harness
July 29, 2022 ... Porsche is recalling over 40,000 units of the Taycan electric vehicle due to a potential issue with a wiring harness underneath the front seats. The German automaker told Teslarati in an emailed statement that the recall stems from the harness potentially getting caught under the front seats as it is moved forward or backward. Porsche has already issued a remedy campaign, which is underway currently ...




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