NHTSA Campaign 17V088000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Feb 9, 2017 · 19,130 vehicles affected

What's wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. 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.

Consequence

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

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. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW I3 2014 19,130
BMW I3 2015 19,130
BMW I3 2016 19,130
BMW I3 2017 19,130

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V088000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.