NHTSA Recall # | 117143 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V674000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | I8 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK |
Date of notification | 16/12/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/05/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/09/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/10/14 |
Report created | 27/10/14 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 223 |
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 action | 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 customerrelations@bmwusa. Com. |
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). |