BMW I3 (2014-2017): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 17V088000 · Feb 9, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
19,130
vehicles affected
19,130
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V088000
- Date
- Feb 9, 2017
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 19,130
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2014-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V088000?
1 model: BMW I3 (2014-2017), about 19,130 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V088000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.