Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 17V-088 · 2014–2017 BMW I3
BMW of North America, LLC recall 17V-088 covers 19,130 2014–2017 BMW I3 for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 23 vehicles were listed as unreachable.