Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 17V088000 · announced February 9, 2017 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 19,130 units affected

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.

The risk

A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Bmw I3
• 2015 Bmw I3
• 2016 Bmw I3
• 2017 Bmw I3

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.