NHTSA Recall 14V674000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANKOct 27, 2014· BMW of North America, LLC
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing.
Consequence
An inadequate weld of the bolt to the fuel tank could cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could lead to a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BMW | I8 |
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