BMW I8 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V674000

Make Model Year
BMW I8 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-12-16 2014-10-27 2014-10-27

Production Dates: 2014-05-16 - 2014-09-16

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 223

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.