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**Headline: BMW Recalls Nearly 200,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk; Owners Urged to Park Outside**
**Washington, D.C. -** BMW is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles due to a potential fire risk linked to a faulty engine starter relay, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. The affected vehicles, primarily manufactured between 2019 and 2022, may experience corrosion in the relay, leading to overheating and a short circuit, potentially causing a fire.
NHTSA is urging owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures until the issue is resolved. The recall also includes approximately 1,469 Toyota Supra vehicles manufactured by BMW.
“Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete,” NHTSA said in its “fire risk warning.”
The agency’s alert follows BMW’s investigation of 10 vehicle fires. While the German automaker has reported no injuries or accidents related to the defect, the potential for fire, whether the vehicle is parked or in motion, necessitates immediate action.
BMW dealers will replace the starter relay free of charge. However, due to parts availability, the recall will be rolled out in phases. Interim notification letters are scheduled to be mailed to owners starting November 14th, with a follow-up letter providing details on when replacement parts are available.
Vehicle owners can check if their specific vehicle is affected by the recall by searching their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate number on the NHTSA website starting November 14th. Owners can also call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 for recall information.
This recall isn’t BMW’s first brush with fire-related issues. In 2018, the company was fined $10 million by the South Korean government after numerous BMW vehicles caught fire within a year. An investigation revealed that BMW allegedly attempted to conceal the problem and delayed a recall of 172,000 vehicles. BMW did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.
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