Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.
What could happen
A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw I3 2014–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V088000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 9, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 25, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 19,130
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 5, 2014 to Dec 30, 2016
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 14, 2019
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Apr 17, 2019
- Bmw recall: Equipment Sep 20, 2018
- Bmw recall: Air bags Nov 16, 2017
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2016
- Bmw / Mini recall: Air bags Oct 7, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.