2014 BMW I8 RECALL - #14V674000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : AUXILLARY TANK
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2014 BMW I8 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
5/16/2014 - 9/16/2014 |
| Recalled on |
10/27/2014 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/16/2014 |
| # Affected |
223 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK |
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| Description |
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing. |
| Consequences |
An inadequate weld of the bolt to the fuel tank could cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could lead to a fire. |
| Corrective action |
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or [email protected]. |
| 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 to www.safercar.gov. |
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