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Recall 95V-238

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 1995 BMW 740I and 2 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).

At a glance

Campaign number
95V-238
Reported
December 11, 1995
Vehicles affected
18,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Fuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor.

The risk

Fuel leakage could potentially result in a vehicle fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the two fuel hoses, four metal fuel lines and associated clamps.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: fuel; fuel lines; hoses; non-metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact BMW at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles