Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20140516
End Date Of Manufacturing
20140916
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
223
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20141216
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date
20141027
Record Creation Date
20141027
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing.
Consequence Summary
An inadequate weld of the bolt to the fuel tank could cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could lead to a fire.
Corrective Summary
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or [email protected].
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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