PETALING JAYA: Owners of BMW 5 and 6 Series built between 2003 and 2010 are asked to send their cars for inspection following a report on Monday that BMW AG is recalling about 1.3 million cars for repair worldwide due to a possible problem with a battery cable cover in the boot.
BMW Group Malaysia managing director Geoffrey Briscoe said on Tuesday there has not been a single report of incident or injury as a result of this technical fault either in Malaysia or abroad.
“Being proactive in this circumstance as well as for our customers’ peace of mind, we welcome our customers to visit any of our 15 authorised BMW Service Centres nationwide to get their vehicles inspected.
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“The process would take no longer than 30 minutes at no cost whatsoever to the customer.”
Briscoe also said those who have bought the 5 and 6 Series models built between 2003 and 2010 through unauthorised or ‘grey’ importers were advised to have their vehicles checked immediately at an authorised BMW service centre.
“Issues such as this also highlight why ‘grey’ imports should never be considered as viable alternatives as there is no way to ensure the absolute safety of the driver and passengers or the authenticity of a grey import vehicle.”
According to a
Reuters report quoting BMW AG on Monday, the battery cable cover inside the boot of these vehicles may be incorrectly mounted in some cases.
“This can result in the electrical system malfunctioning, the vehicle failing to start and, in some cases, to charring or fire,” the company said, adding it was not aware of any accidents or injuries to people due to the problem.
BMW said markets affected by the recall include the United States, Germany, Britain and China.
Fewer than 1 percent of the cars BMW has so far inspected for the issue have exhibited the problem, a BMW spokesman said.
BMW said it was writing to car owners to inform them of the issue.
For more information, call BMW Voice at 1 800 88 3000.