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There's an issue with recent BMW i3 granny chargers. According to someone on the FB group this is enhancement code 71680200.
The issue is that because it has such a large plug it won't fit fully in some sockets and if the pins aren't connecting properly there's a risk of fire.
My wife's 2018 BMW 225XE currently has both a safety recall and an enhancement:
Enhancement code 71690200 I would guess is the same as for the BMW i3 (the 225XE uses the same granny charger).
The safety recall is Recall code 13810200, I have no idea what that is but the government site says it has had this recall since at least today.
My i3 has the old style of granny brick which is not affected.
See BMW Recall Information | BMW UK for the BMW recall information for your vehicle, and What is the vehicle's registration number - MOT History to check whether the government think there's a recall.
The issue is that because it has such a large plug it won't fit fully in some sockets and if the pins aren't connecting properly there's a risk of fire.
My wife's 2018 BMW 225XE currently has both a safety recall and an enhancement:
Enhancement code 71690200 I would guess is the same as for the BMW i3 (the 225XE uses the same granny charger).
The safety recall is Recall code 13810200, I have no idea what that is but the government site says it has had this recall since at least today.
My i3 has the old style of granny brick which is not affected.
See BMW Recall Information | BMW UK for the BMW recall information for your vehicle, and What is the vehicle's registration number - MOT History to check whether the government think there's a recall.