NHTSA Recall 10V331000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V331000; Date: Jul. 22, 2010
If this occurs, the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster would display a larger amount of fuel than was actually in the tank. As a result, if the tank became empty, the vehicle could stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 BMW 5-series; 2011 BMW 5-series; 2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo; 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo
Component: Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 6,080
Recall Summary:
BMW is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 5-series and 5-series gran turismo passenger vehicles manufactured from January 12 through July 1, 2010. The vehicle's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on October 18, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 18, 2010
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