NHTSA Recall 10V518000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V518000; Date: Oct. 26, 2010
This wear could lead to fuel pump malfunction and engine stalling. Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 BMW X5
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 20,750
Recall Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 x5 savs vehicles with 6-cylinder engines manufactured from November 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008. Due to a manufacturing process fault, the fuel pump was not produced to specifications. Under specific vehicle operating conditions, the fuel pump's commutator could experience an increase in wear.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the in-tank fuel pump free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. 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: Jan 11, 2011
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