BMW I01: Ventilation Line May Rub Against Positive Battery Cable
Recall Summary BMW is recalling 4,685 I01 vehicles because the ventilation line from the fuel tank may rub against the positive battery cable due to improper routing. If the ventilation line becomes damaged, fuel vapors could leak into the engine compartment, creating a fire risk. BMW will inspect the ventilation line, replace it if necessary, and install an additional clip to keep the two lines separated.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW I01. Units affected: 4,685
- Reason
- Due to inappropriate routing the ventilation line might rub against the battery positive cable which can cause a leakage over time. If leakage occurs fuel vapours will enter the engine compartment causing the risk of fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel tank ventilation line. If damaged the ventilation line will be replaced. In all cases an additional clip will be attached between the tank ventilation line and the battery positive cable.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-04-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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