Report Date
Jul 22, 2010
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2010 AND 2011 5-SERIES AND 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 12 THROUGH JULY 1, 2010. THE VEHICLE'S FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WITHIN THE FUEL TANK CAN BECOME WEDGED AGAINST THE TANK.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE FUEL GAUGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD DISPLAY A LARGER AMOUNT OF FUEL THAN WAS ACTUALLY IN THE TANK. AS A RESULT, IF THE TANK BECAME EMPTY, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BMW | 5 SERIES |
| 2010 | BMW | 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO |
| 2011 | BMW | 5 SERIES |
| 2011 | BMW | 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.