Dubai: BMW is recalling nearly 6,900 5- and 6-Series cars in the UAE manufactured between 2003 and 2010 to correct a defect with the battery cable cover located in the trunk.
This could cause electrical problems leading to a failure to start the vehicle. In some instances it could even spark a fire.
The numbers were confirmed by the carmaker's Middle East office in Dubai. This forms part of a global recall that has affected 1.3 million cars, including 368,000 units in the US and 293,000 units in Germany.
"We are contacting our customers to ask them to bring their vehicles in for checking. This will take no more than 30 minutes and shall be free of charge to the customer," Leanne Blanckenberg, corporate communications manager, BMW Group Middle East, said.
"The issue involves a cover of the battery cable in the trunk. In rare cases it can be mounted incorrectly."
