Storage: auxillary tankRecall 14V-674 · 2014 BMW I8
BMW of North America, LLC recall 14V-674 covers 223 2014 BMW I8 for a storage: auxillary tank problem, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V674000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7 vehicles were listed as unreachable.