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2010-2011 BMW 5 Series and BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo recall: fuel gauge system

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 22, 2010. It covers about 6,080 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,080
reported
Jul 22, 2010
owners notified
Oct 18, 2010
related complaints
10

Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 18, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 10V331000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about fuel system problems.

2010 BMW 5 Series2011 BMW 5 Series2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Questions about recall 10V331000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2011 BMW 5 Series and BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo fuel gauge system?

Yes. Recall 10V331000, reported on July 22, 2010, covers about 6,080 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V331000?

Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 18, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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