NHTSA Campaign 14V674000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Oct 27, 2014 · 223 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 [email protected].
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | I8 | 2014 | 223 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V674000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.