Recalls for X5 BMW, BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, Aug 13, 2004

A recall was issued on Aug 13, 2004 for X5 BMW, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP problems. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE IN-TANK FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED INCORRECTLY.ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT FUEL IS PRESENT IN THE TANK. DEPENDING UPON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE IN-TANK SUCTION JET PUMP FUEL LINE AND IF NECESSARY, REATTACH ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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