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Recall 10V-331

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2010 to 2011 BMW 5 Series and 1 other model: Fuel system, other (storage, fuel gauge system).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-331
Reported
July 22, 2010
Vehicles affected
6,080 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles