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.