| Make : BMW | Model : 5 SERIES | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20030904 - 20040428 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V303000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040705 | Date Received by ODI: 20040623 | Date Added to Database: 20040625 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7532 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8-CYLINDER ENGINES, A CIRCULAR RETENTION CLIP AT THE QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING ALONG THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS INADVERTENTLY NOT INSTALLED. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE FRONTAL CRASH, THE QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING COULD SEPARATE CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CIRCULAR RETENTION CLIP AT THE QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING ALONG THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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