2019 BMW 740LE Recall

Campaign:: 18V652000 on 09/25/2018
Component:: Equipment:electrical
Manufactured:: 02/19/2018 - 08/16/2018
Affected:: 3,501
Defect:: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018 bmw 330e iperformance, i3 rex, i3 sport rex, x5 xdrive40e, i3 bev, i3 sport bev and 2019 i8 and i8 roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iperformance, 530e xdrive iperformance and 740le xdrive iperformance vehicles. capacitors within the turbocord portable chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Consequence:: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Correction:: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. an interim notification was mailed to owners on november 19, 2018. a second notification will be sent when the remedy is available. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.