NHTSA Recall 16V746000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V746000; Date: Oct. 17, 2016
The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo; 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo; 2011 BMW 528I; 2012 BMW 528I; 2011 BMW 535I; 2012 BMW 535I; 2012 BMW 535i Activehybrid; 2011 BMW 550I; 2012 BMW 550I; 2012 BMW 640I; 2012 BMW 650I; 2007 BMW X5; 2008 BMW X5; 2009 BMW X5; 2010 BMW X5; 2011 BMW X5; 2008 BMW X6; 2009 BMW X6; 2010 BMW X6; 2011 BMW X6; 2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac; 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 136,188
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW x5 3. 0si, x5 4. 8i, x5 m, x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i and x5 xdrive50i, 2008-2011 x6 x drive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6 m, 2010-2011 x6 activehybrid, 535i xdrive gran turismo, 535i gran turismo, 550i xdrive gran turismo and 550i gran turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xdrive, 550i and 550i xdrive and 2012 535i activehybrid, 640i convertible, 650i convertible, 650i xdrive convertible, 650i coupe and 650i coupe xdrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 8, 2017
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