Kenya among countries affected by BMW vehicle recall, COMESA
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 - Kenya is among nine COMESA member states affected by a major vehicle safety recall by BMW Group South Africa, the COMESA Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya is among nine COMESA member states affected by a major vehicle safety recall issued by BMW Group South Africa due to faulty starter motors and Takata airbags.
- The recall affects 12,491 BMW series vehicles across the region.
- The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) issued a warning notice and is coordinating with national consumer protection agencies.
- Defective starter motors can lead to corrosion, engine failure, short circuits, overheating, and potentially vehicle fires, while faulty airbags can rupture and cause serious injury or death.
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Petition to Alter Forests, Maa Festival, and BMW Recall Impact Kenya - November 2025
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