BMW worldwide recalling Mini Cooper SE electric models
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Around 39,000 vehicles in Germany could be affected.
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BERLIN – German automaker BMW is recalling electric Mini Cooper SE vehicles due to problems in their batteries, which could potentially affect more than 140,000 autos worldwide, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Sept 2.
Around 39,000 vehicles in Germany could be affected, the company said in a statement on Sept 2, adding that there were no known accidents or injuries in this context.
Problems in the battery system can lead to overheating. “A vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked, cannot be ruled out,” the statement said.
The software of the car contains a diagnostic function that recognises a malfunction of the battery and alerts the driver. Customers who have received the message are requested to visit a Mini partner, the company said. REUTERS
