Recall 10V-518
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2008 BMW X5: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, fuel pump).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 10V-518
- Reported
- October 26, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 20,750 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 x5 savs vehicles with 6-cylinder engines manufactured from november 1, 2007 through august 31, 2008. Due to a manufacturing process fault, the fuel pump was not produced to specifications. Under specific vehicle operating conditions, the fuel pump's commutator could experience an increase in wear.
The risk
This wear could lead to fuel pump malfunction and engine stalling. Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the in-tank fuel pump free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. 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
- BMW X5 2008