BMW issues second recall over defects linked to fire risk, bringing total affected vehicles to over 341,000

BMW is recalling more than 145,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a starter defect that could overheat and spark a fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. The latest recall comes just days after nearly 200,000 cars were recalled for a similar issue.The NHTSA warned that engine protection material near an overheated starter could ignite. The new notice was publicized on Wednesday, Reuters reported."After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload," the NHTSA said. "An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible materia