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BMW fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.

NHTSA campaign 17V-088 · Reported February 9, 2017 · 19,130 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW i3
VEHICLES AFFECTED
19,130
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.

WHY IT MATTERS

A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-088.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2014–2017BMW i3

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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