Recall 10V331000: 2010–2011 BMW 5 Series, 2010–2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 22, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 6,080
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 BMW 5 Series
- 2011 BMW 5 Series
- 2010 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo
- 2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V331000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner letters
- Oct 18, 2010
- Components
- Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology