BMW Recalls 312,000 Cars Over Deadly Electrical Fault
BBC Watchdog Uncovers Stalling Danger
BMW is pulling 312,000 cars off the road after the BBC’s Watchdog Live exposed a serious electrical fault. The glitch, affecting petrol and diesel models including the 1 Series, 3 Series, Z4, and X1, can cause vehicles to stall unexpectedly.
Recall Triggered by Fatal 2016 Crash
The voluntary recall comes after a tragic smash in 2016. Ford Fiesta driver, 66-year-old Narayan Guyung, died when he swerved to avoid a BMW 3 Series parked roadside without lights. The incident raised alarm bells over the electrical issue that may cause cars to lose power and stall.
Affected Models and What To Do
- Recall covers BMWs built between March 2007 and August 2011.
- Owners will be contacted directly by BMW.
- Worried drivers can call the BMW hotline on 0800 083 4397 for more info.
BMW stresses this is a precautionary move to keep drivers safe. But with hundreds of thousands of cars involved, owners should act fast to avoid any risk on the road.
