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SevereNHTSA·10V518000·Announced 2010-10-26

BMW Recalls 2008 X5 Vehicles Due to Fuel Pump Wear Risk

BMW is recalling 20,750 model year 2008 X5 vehicles because a manufacturing fault could cause fuel pump wear, leading to engine stalling and potential crashes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports or structural/functional defects leading to serious harm).

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2008 X5 Sport Activity Vehicles (SAVs) equipped with 6-cylinder engines. These vehicles were manufactured between November 1, 2007, and August 31, 2008. The recall affects approximately 20,750 vehicles.

The recall is necessary because a manufacturing process fault resulted in fuel pumps that were not produced to specifications. Under specific operating conditions, the fuel pump's commutator may experience increased wear. This wear can lead to fuel pump malfunction and engine stalling, which creates a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.

Dealers will replace the in-tank fuel pump free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X5
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
20,750

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • X5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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