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AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA Next or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.
Note:
This Service Information Bulletin now only applies to NEW vehicles at BMW center inventory which:
- Have not been retailed or put into service
- Do Not have an “In Service Date”
- Have less than 300 miles/strong>
Note:
For customer-owned, and those vehicles that were already put into service (that have been retailed and show an “In Service Date”), refer to SI B61 23 20. It must have the defect code 0061710500 associated with the vehicle.
SITUATION
BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective September 24, 2020) on certain Model Year
2020-2021 BMW Plug-In Hybrid-Electric (PHEV) vehicles that were produced between March 4, 2020 and September 25, 2020. While it is similar to another recall we recently announced involving the high-voltage battery, they will be separate recalls.
The high-voltage battery may not have been produced to specifications. When charging the battery, this could lead to a short-circuit and, in rare cases, a thermal event.
Please do not charge the vehicle’s high-voltage battery until further notice.
The Recall Notice and Q&A have been attached for further information.
The remedy is currently under discussion. The bulletin will be updated when additional information becomes available.
AFFECTED CUSTOMERS
Please refer to SI B61 23 20 for retailed vehicles and its attachments. It must have the defect code 0061710500 associated with the vehicle.
CORRECTION
The vehicle will be inspected and, if it shows the OPEN campaign for SI B61 20 20; these vehicles are to be shipped back to BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW NA”) for further testing and repair.
”PROCEDURE
Transport arrangements for the affected dealer inventory vehicles to BMW NA will be coordinated with the Regional Distribution Manager.