The 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, iX xDrive50 and iX M60 battery-electric battery-electric autos are being recalled as a result of potential for battery fires. Fortunately it is a tiny inhabitants of simply 83 autos in the meanwhile. However BMW and the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Affiliation advise house owners to not drive their autos, to not park them inside or close to different autos and buildings that might catch on hearth, and to not cost them. It is attainable that the battery pack cells within the affected populations suffered a defect throughout manufacturing. After a number of incidents abroad and within the U.S., a BMW investigation discovered {that a} cell’s cathode plate may need been broken when the cells have been made. If cathode particles will get unfastened contained in the cell, it may trigger a brief circuit that leads to a hearth.
Twenty-seven examples of the i4 are being recalled, 56 examples of the iX. BMW says it is not conscious of any accidents or accidents derived from the problem.
It sounds just like what occurred to the Chevrolet Bolt battery packs. In Chevy’s case, a torn anode and a torn cell separator had the potential to quick circuit the battery and trigger a hearth. And as with Chevrolet, the BMW batteries got here from a provider; BMW developed the cells at its Battery Competence Heart, however Samsung SDI and CATL deal with mass manufacturing. BMW stated the cells at problem got here from Samsung SDI.
Not like the Bolt, although, authorities advise the BMWs not be pushed nor charged. The repair is a visit to the supplier for a brand new battery. BMW will not start mailing notification letters till September 19, however stated it’ll contact house owners by telephone instantly. These in search of additional data earlier than then can name BMW customer support at 800-525-7417, or contact the NHTSA at 888-327-4236 and point out marketing campaign quantity 22V541000. For some cause, on the time of writing, the NHTSA web site does not listing the iX recall, solely the i4. House owners can check with the i4 recall paperwork or go to the NHTSA recall web site and enter their VINs to test the standing of their EVs. The automaker additionally stated it could “present house owners with alternate transportation till elements turn into out there.”
It is the second recall in two months for the i4 and iX. In June, the EVs have been known as in for a possible software program glitch within the driver’s show when the autos have been put into Valet Mode.
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