According to a report in the New York Times, BMW is issuing a major recall for 5-Series sedans and wagons and 6-Series sedans and convertibles from the 2004 - 2010 model years.
Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hasn't yet posted a notice about the recall to its website, the Times reports that the problem stems from a dodgy battery cable connection that sits in the vehicles' trunks.
Apparently, one of the bolts holding that connection in place can loosen over time. As a result, resistance can build up in the electrical cables, which can cause the cable connections to overheat. This, in turn, can result in electrical system problems, or in some cases, smoldering of the trunk mat.
A BMW official acknowledges that the flaw has caused at least one fire in the U.S., though no injuries have been reported.
What's interesting is that the recall appears to come from BMW itself, not from a NHTSA investigation. Approximately 1.3 million vehicles are affected worldwide, 367,000 of which are located in the U.S.
We'll update this post when we have NHTSA's official details about the roll-out of the recall and proposed remedies. If you have questions in the meantime, we encourage you to contact BMW customer relations at 800-525-7417. Stay tuned.
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