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BMW Recalling One Million Vehicles in North America (reuters.com)

Posted by msmash on from the safety-and-concerns dept.

Several readers share a report: BMW said Friday it is recalling about 1 million vehicles in North America for two separate issues involving fire risks and said it may expand the recalls to other countries. One recall covers 670,000 2006-2011 U.S. 3-series vehicles to address a wiring issue for heating and air conditioning system may overheat and could increase the risk of a fire. The second recall covers 740,000 U.S. 2007-2011 vehicles with a valve that could rust and lead to a fire in rare cases. The recall includes some 128i vehicles, 3-series, 5-series and X3, X5 and Z4 vehicles.

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  1. That's the difference between software and cars by plopez · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Cars have to be recalled. If there is a serious defect cars get recalled. In software it gets swept under the rug and when a fix is available you have to pay extra for it. "Software Engineering" my ass.

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  2. Turn signals not working? by FerociousFerret · · Score: 4, Funny

    Oh, when I saw BMW recalling 1 million cars, I was sure it was going to be because their turn signals didn't work. Because, you know, BMW drivers never freaking use their turn signals.

  3. It's not so bad, though... by c · · Score: 3, Funny

    ... since the bug only triggers when the driver uses the turning signal.

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