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BMW or Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the producer of high quality BMW 528e parts will conduct a recall of 29,250 5 Series and 6 Series sedans and X5 sport-utility vehicles to fix a static electricity problem that can cause the V8 engines to stop. The said recall will affect 2006 and 2007 models that is, according to announcement made recently by the Washington-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published on its web site.

The reason for recall is due to the problem seen on the engine’s electronic control unit especially when temperatures are below freezing and humidity is low that is basing on the report given by NHTSA. Under those conditions, an electrostatic discharge can occur at pipes that deliver fuel to the engine’s injectors which cause the control unit to malfunction.