07-11 In-tank fuel pump recall

[Scott ZHP]

NHTSA Campaign Number:

16V-746

Components:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number of Units Affected:

136,188

Problem Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5

xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i

xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive,

550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and

650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.

Consequence:

The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly

causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 5,

2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full Details:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...6V746-6303.pdf