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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V746
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 136,188
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.
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.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin December 5, 2016.
Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
SITUATION
BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall involving certain Model Year 2007 – 2012 vehicles. This involves the fuel delivery module which contains the in-tank fuel pump. Over time, the electrical connectors may become damaged.
Approximately 136,188 vehicles are affected by this recall. These vehicles will be displayed under “open campaign” in AIR and ISPA Next with the description: “INFO010117 Recall 160416 no action at this time”. The VINs will be loaded into the Warranty System overnight and will be displayed on October 14, 2016 in Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.
This bulletin will be updated with repair instructions, parts and warranty information when it becomes available.