Recall 10V331000: Fuel Gauge Sender Defect
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
BMW/5-Series 2010-2011
BMW/5-Series Gran Turismo 2010-2011
MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC
MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 21, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V331000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Fuel System, Other: Storage: Fuel Gauge System
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6080
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
REMEDY:
BMW has not yet provided the agency with a remedy plan and notification schedule. 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),
