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SevereNHTSA·17V088000·Announced 2017-02-09

BMW Recalls 2014-2017 i3 REx Vehicles for Fuel Vapor Leak Risk

BMW is recalling 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid vehicles because a fuel tank vent line may rub against a battery cable, causing a fuel vapor leak that increases fire risk.

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 recall involves a fuel system defect that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable. This friction can create a hole in the vent line, resulting in a fuel vapor leak.

A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The recall covers 19,130 vehicles in the United States.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replace it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent chafing, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW I3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
19,130

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)

  • I3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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