US warns 720,000 BMW owners to 'park away from buildings' over fire defect

US' Department of Transportation warned 720,796 BMW car owners to park their vehicles "away from buildings" over a defect that could cause a fire. "Park...outside and away from buildings and other vehicles," it added. BMW recalled the vehicles over an improperly sealed electrical connector that may be exposed to water and short circuit leading to a fire when parked.