An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash.
An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224616-bmw-m5-2018-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date July 17, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V473000
“BMW M5 (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 17, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224616-bmw-m5-2018-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 18V473000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V473000).
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 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW of North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V473000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW M5 (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline Hello, I own a BMW M5 (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline that is covered by recall 18V473000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: 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 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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