Delivery: fuel pumpRecall 07V-376 · BMW vehicles

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recall 07V-376 covers 764 BMW vehicles for a delivery: fuel pump problem, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2007.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected7643 models
ReportedAug 22, 2007Owners notified Oct 1, 2007
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 07V376000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP WIRING SET HAS NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION. THE CONTACTS IN THE PLUG FOR THE FUEL PUMP CAN BREAK.

The risk

THE FUEL PUMP WILL FAIL AND FUEL DELIVERY TO THE ENGINE WOULD CEASE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP UNIT WIRING SET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 5, 2007 to February 23, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.