Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
5 SERIES
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V303000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
20030904
End Of Manufacture
20040428
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7532
Date Owners Notified
20040705
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20040623