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NHTSA Campaign Number:18V473
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,645
An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash.
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. The fuel level sensor in the fuel tank may become stuck against an in-tank fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate and possibly larger amount of fuel than is actually available.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will secure the in-tank fuel line to keep the fuel line from contacting the fuel level sensor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 10, 2018. 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 towww.safercar.gov.
SITUATION
BMW Group is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective July 11, 2018) on Model Year 2018 BMW M5 vehicles that were produced from January 16, 2018 through June 25, 2018. The fuel gauge may display incorrectly.
Approximately 1,647 vehicles are affected by this delivery stop and recall.
Affected vehicles will show the campaign as “Open” when checked either in Warranty Vehicle Inquiry, AIR or ISPA Next and identified with the description: 0016380200 B160718 Recall: Fuel Level Sensor.
CAUSE
The distance between a fuel line on the fuel delivery unit (in-tank fuel pump) and the fuel level sensor is too short. The line could come into contact with the fuel level sending unit linkage. This could stop the linkage from travelling to the empty position on the sender.
CAUSE
The distance between a fuel line on the fuel delivery unit (in-tank fuel pump) and the fuel level sensor is too short. The line could come into contact with the fuel level sending unit linkage. This could stop the linkage from travelling to the empty position on the sender.