NHTSA Recall # | 106643 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V189000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 335I |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Date of notification | 06/07/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 22/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/01/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 31/03/15 |
Report created | 31/03/15 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 18054 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i coupe, m235i coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, activehybrid 3, 328xi sports wagon, 428i coupe, 428xi coupe, 435i coupe, 435xi coupe, 428i convertible, 428xi convertible, 435i convertible, 328xi gran turismo, 335xi gran turismo, and 2015 428i gran coupe, 428xi gran coupe, and 435i gran coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing. |
Consequence summary | If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on may 28, 2015. The recall began on july 6, 2015. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
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). |