BMW recalls 1.3 million cars worldwide
German carmaker BMW is recalling some 1.3 million cars worldwide because of potential battery problems that could, in extreme cases, result in a fire, BBC reported.
The cars involved are 5 and 6 Series models built between 2003 and 2010.
Owners should take the vehicles to authorised dealers for repair. It said the battery cable cover may be incorrectly mounted.
Earlier this month, the company reported record profit margins in its core car business for 2011. Its profits jumped by 51% last year to 4.9bn euros ($6.43bn; £4.1bn) compared with 3.24bn euros from the year before. Sales rose 14% to 68.82bn euros.