The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253156-bmw-x5-2010-recall-fuel-system-diesel · Recall date July 8, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V339000
“BMW X5 (2010) recall — Fuel System, Diesel.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 8, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253156-bmw-x5-2010-recall-fuel-system-diesel. Based on NHTSA recall 13V339000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V339000).
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations 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 13V339000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW X5 (2010) recall — Fuel System, Diesel Hello, I own a BMW X5 (2010) recall — Fuel System, Diesel that is covered by recall 13V339000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
