2014-2015 BMW 228I, BMW 320I and others recall: fuel pump
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 31, 2015. It covers about 18,054 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 18,054
- reported
- Mar 31, 2015
- owners notified
- Jul 6, 2015
- related complaints
- 66
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 15V189000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 66 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 15V189000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 BMW 228I, BMW 320I and others fuel pump?
Yes. Recall 15V189000, reported on March 31, 2015, covers about 18,054 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V189000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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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