BMW issued a recall for nearly 200,000 vehicles, citing a possible risk of fire due to engine corrosion.

BMW of North America issued the “park outside recall,” instructing owners of certain BMW vehicles from model years 2019-2022 to park outside because of a risk of fire while parked or being driven, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a notice on Friday.

“Owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until they either confirm their vehicle is not subject to the recall or have their vehicle remedied,” the notice read.

The risk stems from the vehicle’s engine starter relay, which may corrode, causing the relay to overheat, short-circuit, and possibly start a fire.

BMW is conducting a “phased recall” due to “parts availability.” The

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